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Cameron Peak Fire Update

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“When Summer lies upon the world, and in a noon

“When Summer lies upon the world, and in a noon of gold
Beneath the roof of sleeping leaves the dreams of trees unfold,
When woodland halls are green and cool, and wind is in the West,
Come back to me! Come back to me, and say my land is best!”

-Treebeard

#rambleride #rideshimano #tolkien #lotr #colorado #nationalforest #trees

Every year, for five years, we've had to ride with

Every year, for five years, we've had to ride with a fire on at least one ride. Either making us change a route during an event, as it did one year or, forcing riders to ride in smoke-filled skies.

We've been rambling long enough now, that we're starting to ride through areas of fire from years previous. We've canceled two routes due to fires, but never an actual event.

Maybe this year is the year.

It's tough to see images from the Cameron Peaks fire. I know this area so intimately, having ridden nearly all the roads here, held Rambles, camped, and driven all over this forest. Enough that I notice changes due to beetle kill and overuse. Enough that I can point out multiple places on this @u.s.forestservice image where I have stood or ridden.

It's tougher to know that for many of these fires, they were man-made. Only one out of six, which impacted a Ramble, was natural and caused by lightning. While Cameron Peaks is still under investigation, I have my opinions on the cause given the time and place. I hope I am just cynical.

But I have a reason to be: on the Rambles, and during pre-event route work, we have doused campfires left behind smoldering. We've picked up truckloads of trash, and buckets of spent brass. We've called in dumped couches and TVs, cut locks, and clipped fencing—all within our small footprint of local forests.

We all have to be better stewards, even if that is helping others to be so. While I wish it possible to adopt a cleanup mission like @thegambler500 , it's just not feasible. Unless we start with EMPTY bikepacking bags...🤔

If we sat down for beers, I would tell you I believe the problem is education. I want to think the destructive things I encounter are created out of ignorance. And while many of life's issues offer two sides, land stewardship does not. Leave a fire, and it will burn. Dump trash, it will pollute. Leave a scar, and it might take generations to heal. If ever. It's pretty simple.

I know I'm speaking to a congregation here, so let me say this: not only should we strive to be better stewards, let's be better educators too.

#rambleride #rooseveltnationalforest #cameronpeakfire #colorado #wildfire

**September Ramble Update** I am writing today un

**September Ramble Update**

I am writing today under orange haze and smoke from the nearby Cameron Peak fire.

A few of you have emailed about the fire and possible impact on the ride.

First; man...2020. Go away.

Second, it's too early to tell. The fire is still several miles south of the route, and the Forest Service, in the act of great foresight, cut a significant firebreak along the road we use in early July. Roughly 200 yards, it's tough to imagine a fire jumping this gap. We have another road option to the north, further from the fire area, we could take if the fire reached that far.

More importantly, however, this fire is just a few days old. We don't know how long it will burn, and what the consequences will be: the area could remain closed, campsites could remain closed, or God Forbid, it is still active. Our 2012 High Park fire burned for nearly a month, which in this case would put us right on top of our ride date. Because of the speed, terrain, and conditions, USFS is currently not actively fighting the fire, and instead, working on containment.

Because we still have an option to move widely around this area, and our third-night camping while currently closed due to evacuations, is a private spot and unlikely to be in the path of the fire, I'm not ready to call this ride postponed. The next week or two will help make this determination as we see where this fire spreads, and have a better idea of the likely duration. That area is 70-80% beetle-kill trees so there is plenty of fuel to maintain this fire under current conditions.

But, since there are a number of you who have travel plans, I wanted you to be fully aware of the situation so that you could change if needed.

If this fire moves south, and our roads reopen while the fire is active, be aware too of air quality. If you have any issues in this regard, please take this into consideration.

There is a useful link in our bio for fire information.

Not the best news, and just more for a tough year for all of us. I'll make a final determination by September 1 on complete postponement.

We never skimp on scenery. #rambleride #rideshima

We never skimp on scenery.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #colorado #gravelbike

Moots bicycles are made for the roads, dirt track,

Moots bicycles are made for the roads, dirt track, and trails of Northern Colorado. Which makes them perfect for the Rambles.

A part of the Ramble Ride from the very first ride, you’ll find lots of Moots riders, staff, and even some demos for you use. But, keep in mind, you’ll want one afterwards so don’t blame us. Or do.

#rambleride #moots #rideshimano #shimanogravel #titanium #explorebybike

Still one of my favorite reveals on the ride. This

Still one of my favorite reveals on the ride. This year we changed it up a bit and headed further north, just into Wyoming and new roads.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel

Food. Glorious food. You won’t go hungry on Ra

Food. Glorious food.

You won’t go hungry on Rambles, no matter who you are. We cater to just about any diet request, and have plenty of it: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel #foodforfuel #gravelcamp

A bit of respite and check in. Rambles aren’t en

A bit of respite and check in. Rambles aren’t entirely without cellular service, but enough that you might just get a bit of a detox over four days.

#rambleride #rideshimano #motherofcomfort #phonedetox

The distance we travel means we’re riding throug

The distance we travel means we’re riding through different landscapes. From mountain forests, to high country basins where you can see for miles. It’s impossible not to feel the impact of the land as you move through it. Don’t forget to take a moment to let it sink in. It’s not a race.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel

Our Fall Ramble is a stunner when the Aspens are t

Our Fall Ramble is a stunner when the Aspens are turning. This year will be even more special: the fact that we’re riding, even with all the precautions and rider limits, will make me appreciate it all the more.

Still a few slots open under our reduced rider limit.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel

It’s been raining for over an hour. I’m taking

It’s been raining for over an hour. I’m taking the pavement in.

#rambleride

Rambles always have me with one foot in the future

Rambles always have me with one foot in the future; thinking about getting better and where we can go next. We’re keeping the Rambles you love, but today I submitted a permit application for a new ride and new format. We’re adapting, evolving and getting better.

#rambleride #terraincognita #rideshimano #shimanogravel #gravelcamp

So many similarities to this first time we Rambled

So many similarities to this first time we Rambled as a organized ride, and our last one, just a few weeks ago. Fewer riders, but more community. We grew fast: adding rides and riders over the years, but COVID has slowed us down, focused us by taking us back to where we started, and reminding us why we started the Rambles in the first place.

I’ve changed my thoughts about 2021, and what I want to offer riders, and the type of experience I want to foster. I’m excited for the future.

#tbt #rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel

Our July Ramble went off without issue. Even with

Our July Ramble went off without issue. Even with mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing, and all the camp precautions. But, with routes like ours, social distancing is easy. Unless you count cattle, moose, and badgers. We’re keeping the group small again, but still some openings for September.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel

Jeff and his crew were our early birds, taking adv

Jeff and his crew were our early birds, taking advantage of early sunrises to get out on the course. Sometimes I felt, not long after I left to mark at 6am! Great meeting this crew.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel

Posted @withregram • @jeffbohanan Had awesome time on the 4-day Steamboat Ramble last week w @dantzler.sam and James Good! Rode every kind of surface from hard pack dirt roads to rocky descents, 272 miles and 25K+ elevation traversing from Ft Collins to Steamboat. Will be recruiting some more folks to do this adventure again!! #rambleride #steamboatramble

Sometimes life lays out a road straight ahead, and

Sometimes life lays out a road straight ahead, and still it’s easy to get off the path. 2020 has been that for all of us. I hope for our riders, these four days on the Ramble was a bit of a breather and reset.

#rambleride #rideshimano #shimanogravel

Posted @withregram • @emmet.subka Thanks @rambleride for an epic journey and an even more epic route!