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Total miles – 1750.10 Total ascent – 115,612 ft It was very cold when we woke up at 6:00 this morning but we were able to begin the ride in sunshine which helped. Not much to report about today. A mostly steady climb and we are camping at 10,000 feet. No signs of a thunderstorm…

Total miles – 1701.60 Total ascent – 112,603 ft Sadly we had to leave Salida today. It was a really nice town and a great place for a rest day. The ride today was a steady but gradual climb followed by a gradual descent all the way to camp. Totally enjoyable. Just before dinner a…

Rest day in Salida This rest day was so needed. Things are ramping up in terms of daily mileage and climbing. And my body is so tired. We are staying at the Salida Hostel for two nights, luxury. Our group has the whole house and even better, the four of us women each have our…

Total miles- 1659.10 Total ascent – 108,699 ft After a dry night in the barn at Hartsel Ranch we left under more ominous skies Tonight we are staying at a hostel in Salida. The four women each get their own room complete with bathrooms!! Super plush 😊. More about this tomorrow.

Total miles – 1608.90 Total ascent – 105,943 ft We left Heaton Bay Campground under ominous skies. We rode along for about 14 miles along a beautiful bike path from Dillon to Breckenridge. No pictures because we were trying to get over Boreas Pass before the rain. The climb up Boreas Pass was delightful. A…

Total miles- 1544 Total ascent – 102,131 ft Riding out of Kremmling we rode along lovely farm roads that weren’t too hilly We then started the big climb of the day up Ute Pass. My legs and body are perpetually tired but the climb wasn’t too bad today. After setting up our tents we went…

Total miles- 1486.70 Total ascent- 98,000 ft A fox came through our campsite this morning. Second time this week seeing a fox. I didn’t get a picture either time because I wasn’t fast enough. Darn.

Total miles – 1444.70 Total ascent – 94,230 ft We left Steamboat Springs today on a lovely bike path along the river. The river is quite sulphuric and therefore is smelly. We saw so many road cyclists out in the surrounding countryside. The drivers in general were more courteous. As soon as we arrived in…

Total miles – 1403.20 Total ascent- 90,595 A relatively easier day, low miles and not much climbing. We are staying at a KOA right outside town. Sarah, Jen, Alison and myself are sharing a cabin. That’s right, Alison is back with a mended shoulder and a new and different bike. A Salsa Timberjack like I…

Total miles- 1369.90 Total ascent – 89,476 ft What an awesome day!!! We are finally back in an area with trees! The main tree in this part of Colorado is a Poplar, Populus tremuloides or Quaking Aspen. We started off the day riding down a road called Aspen Alley. Unfortunately many of these aspens are…