Why do I ride so far? A snappy answer is, " Because I can." and I must say that is somewhat accurate. But there is so much more to it than that. I want to still be able to do it in 10 years and if I don't do it now I won't be able to then and I am sure of that fact. Another reason and this is a big one is that there is a two mile stretch just north of Winkleman's Switch that is basically downhill and I can fly like the wind and feel like I am nine again. When is the last time you felt like you were nine again? :-)