The Utah Randonneur

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6:00 am at the start in Bakewell

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Climbing to the summit of Mam Nick, early in the ride.

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The second control at Derbyshire Bridge, pronounced Darby-shir

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Climbing onto the moors.

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The Strada Bianca of Derbyshire.

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A long and spectacular descent off of the moors.

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The third control at Hartington Village served sausage, pound cake and beer!

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Some of the excellent single-track on the route.

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Fast cruising on the Tissington Trail, an old railbed.

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Back onto the single-track!

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Entering the 25 square mile estate of the Duke of Devonshire.

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The last control at Chatsworth House.

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 * WARNING:   FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN UTAH INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS…UTAHS DIXIE…ZION AND BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS…CAPITOL REEF…AND THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS.

Threatening rain and storm warnings did little to deter the riders who showed up to ride the Bryce Canyon 200 km brevet.  The monsoon season had started here in southern Utah and there had been local but severe storms all week.  The Sevier River was running high and red as a result.  There was a fresh smell in the air however, one that is unique to the high desert after a rain and even though the sky was overcast the colors of the earth and vegetation were more vibrant than ever. (more…)