It was a great weekend for mountain biking in Fruita, Colorado. Daytime temperatures were in the 60’s in the morning and 70’s in the afternoon. Abundant sunshine, blue skies, and light winds all contributed to wonderful conditions.

The Fruita Fat Tire Festival was held the previous weekend. We have attended that biking party several times in the past (great fun most years) but this time we were interested in riding without the festivities. Or the crowds.

So we met in Fruita for three days of riding. We split our time between the trails near Loma and those located off of 18 Road north of Fruita.

It’s been a long time since I have been able to get a photo of a collared lizard. Not that they are rare — they aren’t. It’s only that I haven’t had a good opportunity. Until this weekend when one lizard sat perfectly still and allowed me to take a couple of photographs.