by Ericka Kastner Aspen Ridge is highly regarded by Colorado leaf-peepers touring on four wheels in the fall, but fewer people consider the area’s beauty and recreational merits for two-wheeled outdoor enthusiasts in the spring and summer. The nearly 40 miles of double track spanning from Salida to just east of Johnson Village on Trout Creek Pass is a sweet pedal adventure and offers numerous route options to vary the difficulty level. Topping out at 10,000 feet in elevation, Aspen Ridge is a fabulous side-by-side journey for group mountain biking excursions, both as an out and back ride from either…