I went to Breckenridge a few years ago for a reunion and did have a bit of altitude sickness. However, I plan to acclimate in Denver for a couple days before this ride! I am sure I will be a little short of breath!!! I am already excited and it is MONTHS away.
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11-23-2010, 05:48 PM #1
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11-23-2010, 06:02 PM #2
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Can't believe that ride is so early in the year considering it's going over RMNP - the road over the top is closed from Labor Day to Memorial Day. June 19th isn't that far after Memorial Day. A great route, but even as a Colorado local, too many climbs for me (yet....)
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11-23-2010, 06:49 PM #3
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I wish I could ride that far and that well by then! If anyone wants to get together and hang out in Denver beforehand, let me know. I can at least give the beer tour of Colorado 2011!
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11-23-2010, 08:07 PM #4
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I'm seriously considering it. I've wanted to do it for years...It would be my motivator over the winter and I need one. I'm also thinking about putting in for the Ride the Rockies lottery. While a week earlier, it tends to be a bit easier (relatively speaking!!) than the BTOC. And when I think how hard my last century was, a bit easier might be a bit smarter.
I'm TOTALLY in for the beer tour of Colorado though, either way. I live here and yet haven't made it the priority it needs to be
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11-24-2010, 03:36 AM #5
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What an awesome ride! We've talked about doing it for years but just never have. Want to do the Blue Ridge Parkway first.
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11-24-2010, 03:47 AM #6
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Denver is at 5K feet. RMNP is at 11K feet. The difference is huge. I was staying in Boulder, which took me 2 days to get used to. Then, every time I went somewhere else that was higher, I was sick. If you can, acclimate yourself at the highest elevation possible.
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11-24-2010, 02:28 PM #7
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What about Blackhawk?
Since bikes are banned in Blackhawk I'm curious how the route is going to get through, or around Blackhawk. Will everyone have to get off and walk through town?
Lots of out of staters come here to do these rides. Be sure to stay well hydrated, and hydrate well before you come, and pace yourself.
Not sure about BTC but Ride the Rockies usually posts a training plan that is pretty easy to follow and starts early enough in the season to get you adequately prepared for the rigors of the ride.
Also, be aware that you can still encounter cold and snowy conditions at that time of year so bring warm clothing.
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