CMA HeartBeat August 2020 | Page 13

Recommended Rides bike and access the beach of stunning Bear Lake. Traveling along the shore, I just could not quit glancing over at the water, such a beautiful blue! Because of that unique turquoise-blue color, it is referred to as "the Caribbean of the Rockies.” For a beautiful 50 mile detour, ride a circle around Bear Lake by staying north on 89 as you go through Garden City. At the north end of the lake, turn right onto North Beach Road and you will find a delightful little stop at the Bear Cave Drive-In. It is definitely worthwhile for fresh burgers, crisp onion rings, and original flavor shakes. Proceed ahead to North Beach State Park and follow the shoreline south on the east side of the lake. East Shoreline Road is an old chip and seal surface without lane markings and 35 mph limit. Take it easy and enjoy the lake view on your right and the mountains on your left, as you complete your circuit of Bear Lake and rejoin 30 and 89 north back into Garden City. At the stop sign before the Shell Station take a left on 89 South and head for the mountains. Soon after leaving Garden City, you will begin to climb. Plan to stop at the rest area about 5 or 6 miles up the mountain for some awesome pictures of beautiful Bear Lake below. I just don’t have words to describe the ride; up, down, left, right-oh my. No tricky bits or decreasing radius curves, just mile after mile of smooth, undulating, rhythm inducing tarmac. You will pass several ski resorts, half dozen trailheads, and get glimpses of the majestic Temple and Beirdneau Peaks as you travel through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Over the top and down the other side you go. The fun doesn’t end when you hit the valley ‘cause the Logan Highway follows every little bend in the Logan River all the way into town. Just watch out for the fly fishermen that are having their own chosen good time. This is perhaps the most enjoyable stretch of public asphalt I have had the privilege to ride in the last dozen years. I enjoyed it so much I ran it again on the return trip! CMA Tim Weddle serves as a staff writer for the CMA National/International Support Center. 13⎪AUGUST 2020⎪www.cmausa.org