Bentley's 30-miler

 We could not have chosen a more perfect fall day for Bentley's 30 mile ride —the farthest he's ever gone. Last year Joseph rode 20 with him and I was kind of sad I missed out on it. This year we grabbed a babysitter so all 3 of us could ride together.

We drove to Highland to jump on the Murdock Canal Trail and ride it all the way to Provo where we popped over to the Provo Canyon Trail right at 800 N. We love that canal trail since it's free of car traffic and full of pretty views of both the mountains and Utah Lake.

 Once we hit Provo Canyon the fall leaves were just so striking and glorious. 

Octobers in Utah are to die for. 

And riding with these two was so much happiness for this mommy's heart.

15 miles out took us right to the parking lot for Bridal Veil Falls where we snapped this picture and turned around to finish the 2nd half of our ride. Provo Canyon is a lovely, easy climb so not hard for beginners but it's always fun to turn around and coast down! At one point Joseph was ahead and he pointed down to a big dip in the road so we could avoid it but cute Bentley thought he meant we should go right in it and so Bean did and laughed through it thinking that roller coaster feeling for a second was so fun. He said "thanks for telling me to ride that Dad!" Such a cute cycling buddy.

 I couldn't stop admiring the gorgeous colors all along the trail. Have I mentioned I love fall?

We stopped at the gas station at the mouth of the canyon for a snack and bathroom break and then rode the remaining 10 miles back without any complaints or tired legs from our boy. He's such a little rock star and it was really fun to have a special date doing something we all enjoy together.

All done with 30! Of course he has high hopes to ride farther in 2015. 

I love this determined kid so much!