What’d you do?
I’ll admit, I was excited to get out of town this Fourth of July. The previous week was one filled with ups and down, so I was ready for some R&R.
For me, that included a 40-mile bike ride in the beautiful (yet tortuous) hills of Sedona, AZ.
Here’s a sneak peek–>
How would you like to wake up to that view every morning?
Okay, so, if you’ve ever been to Sedona, AZ, you might have seen Airport Road. I’ve driven that road (in a car mind you) several times. Once up top, you get a panoramic view of the red rock city. I’d commented several times, “Holy cow, this would suck to bike.” Mostly because of the steep incline, not to mention the lack of shoulder and narrow lanes.
So, when my dad mentioned us biking up it, I was like, “Um….” I glanced at Charlie, “Okay. Let’s try it.”
After creeping up an 11% grade incline at barely 5MPH, I made it to the top (Dad and Charlie were up there already having a snack..just kidding, but yeah, they beat me up there–LOL)
It was worth it, though. Great view!
Okay, so it was slow going UP the hill. But down…….
Oh yeah! We hit about 35 mph! Now that’sa RUSH!
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What’d you do for the holiday?
12 Comments
Jillian Chantal
I love the pictures. Beautiful sunrise. Glad you had a great time. Looks like you worked hard. I’m glad you had a fun day!!
I recovered from my trip, didn’t leave the house. We did have grilled ribs and all that jazz.
Lynn Rush
I bet you needed some time to recover. Grilled ribs sound YUMMY!
Savannah Chase
Great pics…Looks like a fantastic time…
Lynn Rush
We had a blast. LOVE Sedona. Such beauty!
Lindsay
I’ll stick to my car for transportation, thank you.
I did what I usually do-wrote. Not as much as I’d hope but still got some done.
Lynn Rush
Writing is a great way to spend the day, Lindsay!! 🙂
Rebecca Zanetti
Hi Lynn! We had a huge pool party at my parent’s house and then watched fireworks. No bikes…no exercise…no hills. Glad you had a great day! 🙂
Lynn Rush
Hey, that sounds FUN!!!! 🙂
Ciara Knight
That sounds like a blast! I miss mountain biking. I’ve thought about hiting the roads. Glad you had such a blast!
Lynn Rush
Thanks! It was SUPER FUN!
Kendall Grey
Man, you guys are nuts! I wouldn’t have made it ten feet, but I would have loved the ride down the hill. 🙂
Glad you had a great day. And you got to spend it with your dad and husband – AWESOME!
Lynn Rush
Yeah. We’re a little nuts. At least my dad and Charlie are. I’m just along for the ride. LOL