Pirating the Treasure: A Night Ride to Remember

Night rides scream adventure, and last night was no exception. I geared up my "screw bike" (yep, it's as tough as it sounds) for a 3-hour mock race in Patte Canyon. The loop? A challenging 6.3 miles with icy trails and 1,500 feet of climbing per lap, all in the dark.

Spinning through snow, my bike's screws kicked up a storm. It was like being in an adrenaline-filled snow globe. By the end, I covered 20 miles and nearly 4,000 feet of climbing.

More than training, it was an epic night adventure. The cold air, crunch of snow, and conquering the night – it was thrilling. As I packed up, victorious and tasting a bit of snow, I knew this wouldn’t be my last night treasure hunt.