if you attend the amazing Colorado Springs Hot Air Balloon festival, then you want to ride a balloon not just watch them! We signed up for a sunrise ride with Rainbow Ryders and had a perfect liftoff, a gentle touchdown in the lake, and then soared over the festival grounds! Our one hour ride was total magic! The pilot and ground crew were excellent! What a fun day! Do not miss out on the magic of a balloon ride at the festival. Rainbow Ryders are totally professional, safe and fun! Enjoy!