Dirt, Rubber, and La Folie

Damn, what a great night!  It started off with a trip to the chiropractor to get my hips/back squared away (it had been a year so I think it was time), then ultimately ended with a trip out to Heil Ranch for a dirt sesh.  With the 2nd cancellation of the CU Short Track races I had to get out on the bike; and Heil was just the spot.  I took off wondering what state the trails would be in with all the rain we've lately had only to find that the majority of them were in great shape.  The top loop, Ponderosa, was a bit soupy at the start, but cleared well.  I had never been on this particular loop, but a buddy told me that I needed to check it out for some kick-ass flow.  The ride was great, although I was a bit tired and the legs were a little sluggish for a while.  I recovered and hit an overlook that was needing to be taken in; the view was of Hwy. 7 and the front side of Hall Ranch.  It was a damn nice view if you ask me; thoughts?

So after bombing back to the buggy and changing out of the muddy clothes, the journey home commenced.  As most of you mountain bikers could agree, what's better than a nice cold beer after a good ride?  My taste buds were telling me sour (surprise eh?), so a stop at the local beer cooler was in store.  I was surprised (happily) when I stopped at the bomber section to find the latest release in New Belgium's Lips of Faith series, which just so happens to be La Folie!  That's right, their Sour Brown Ale, which pours more like a sour 'reddish brown', but I'm not here to complain.  Man, I was even happier at this point in time since the beer I was hoping to find was actually there!  At any rate, I got home, unloaded the bike and associated gear and threw the bomber in the fridge (I needed to 'de-funk' myself).  I'm not reviewing it this time, but I'm just telling you to go out and buy one, if you can find it.  I'm pretty sure I'll be picking up another one and maybe I'll review it.  That is, if I can keep it in the glass long enough!