Today we awoke to the knowledge that we were going to be climbing the to the highest point on our ride: Hoosier Pass, Colorado. Here is the view we had as we started out:
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As we started today, we had a pretty spectacular view
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Then, it got even better as we approached, and could see our climb ahead of us (i:t was a 4 mile, long climb, but I was able to pedal slowly and steady (5 mph) and was able to complete it without stopping and walking
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Hoosier Pass
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Reaching the top and seeing the climb behind me
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| At the top! The Continental Divide |
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Of course, the ride down was terrific! We had lunch in Breckenridge, Colorado, which is a really nice quaint ski resort town. The ride from Breckenridge to our destination was actualy a true bike path, which was great - no road, no cars, no highways. The path was somewhat confusing, but we met up with a guy who was biking, and he offered to ride with us all the way,so he led the way and it was great to have the company too.
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| Silverthorne, CO...view from our hotel tonight. |
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Along the ride today. The weather was beautiful today as well!
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A few more shots from the Royal Gorge Bridge yesterday,
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| And this is Pam, who as generous to lend us her car so we could drive out to the bridge. Thanks Pam! |
Really awsome scenery Jeff. You're certainly racking up the miles. Wish I could be there, brings back memories of snow draped mountains and turquois lakes. Soup
ReplyDeleteThanks Soup
ReplyDeleteIt has been a lot of fun .I still think of mom and the way she like to travel. Putting out flyers along the way. Will be out of Co soon and in to Wy.
Jeff