You know you are in the Rockies in the summer when you have too many bears blocking the way.  The curious cinnamon coloured bear was a little shocking to me when he poked his head up and we had a little face to face stare down (I lost) on the corner of the husky road  

After heading downhill there was a safe distance for some photos. Fortunately a few riders came up behind me with some dogs.  With bait available in the form of dogs, passage was possible.  Cute bears. 

These bears were not interested in the humans passing by on bike.  This road is so steep the bear could easily outrun a climber.