Awesome report!!!! (I'm still working on mine) Funny - I was on a completely different trip, but I've got the same photos - Rabbit's Ear Pass and Fremont Pass! (Bonus points: the photo of my BF and me kissing on top of Independence Pass made it in the Denver Post!)
Your trip sounds ideal. I've always heard that the food at BTC's rest stops was better, and it sounds like it really was. On RTR, we only had fruit and Gatorade supplied for free - we had to buy our PBJ's from the vendors. There were plenty of vendors, but free is faster.
I hope your friend feels better. You're quite brave to set out on this adventure on your own - not sure I could have done that!
Post more pics when you get a chance. Like you, I'm hooked on Colorado, and can't wait to get back!
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07-05-2007, 08:37 PM #1
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07-05-2007, 09:29 PM #2
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Great report Cindy! I'm so glad you had an excellent time. You never know, someday a job opportunity might pop up out there.
Ye gods, 35,000 ft of climbing in less than a week. Beyond impressive.
Poor Denise! How long will she be out of commission?
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07-05-2007, 09:45 PM #3
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It does sound like a great accomplishment and adventure!! Great pix too - any more coming?
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07-05-2007, 11:55 PM #4
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more pictures:
1) check out the hail on the ground and top of the blue canopy
2) brushing my teeth
3) cold morning in Copper Mountain. Note the gallon of water in the picture
hydrate hydrate hydrate!
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07-05-2007, 11:58 PM #5
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more pictures, wish I would have taken more scenic shots. It was really stunning.
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07-06-2007, 12:02 AM #6
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Denise is holding up. I'm going to see her Friday. The doctor recommends swimming so we're going to enjoy some cool water on a hot day. Sounds like she'll be out for at least 8 weeks
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07-06-2007, 08:06 AM #7
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Wow - what a great report and beautiful photos!! Too bad about the whole lightning/derailleur thing, but sometimes it just isn't meant to be. Glad you had fun.
Was that the Denise I met on Ebbetts? Big bummer!! 8 weeks! I have to say from personal experience, sometimes being ordered off the bike can improve your cycling and your attitude in the long run. But it's tough while it's going on.
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07-06-2007, 07:49 PM #8
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yeah - the rest stops were great. There were also pastries, trail mix with m&ms and animal crackers. I thought the overall organization was pretty good. And there were several highway patrol officers on motorbikes keeping the car road rage in check
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