Had a couple of awesome days this week. The first involved an evening at the annual twilight criterion in Downtown Boise. Dana and I were joined by Beth and Porter. We started off with our usual view atop the Hotel 43.
View from up top
A couple next to us were rocking a green laser pointer, which they were flashing on to the sidewalk down below. The guy was putting it right in front of kids who were walking with their parents. The kids would be startled but then start looking around for the culprit, usually unsuccessfully. A few dogs fell victim to the antics as well.
Then we moved down to the street level. The corner of Grove and 10th offered a view from a grassy hill, allowing us to sit down and relax while the riders went by. I took a picture with my camera phone as the bikes went by from about five feet away. It created a cool ghost like effect.
This must be what bike races look like in the after life
I’m a little bummed that they don’t use the old course which circled around Main and Idaho street. The parking garage by the Egyptian gave an amazing view of the finish line. Now you have to crowd in next to the fences down below to catch a glimpse of the end of the race. Hopefully they’ll move it back in the next couple of years. Still a great time though.
