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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11-23-2010, 08:07 PM #1
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11-24-2010, 03:36 AM #2
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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.
It looks beautiful! I know you will have a great time.__________________
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11-24-2010, 03:47 AM #3
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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 #4
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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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11-24-2010, 03:30 PM #5
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Kathi, Thanks for the info. Don't know about Blackhawk...I guess we will find out when we get out there. My DH has done the BTC twice and had snow and hail on one of them and it was during the same week as this ride. We will definitely be prepared for ALL weather. He is busy right now looking at the map profiles for the ride!! I am nervous, but also very excited to have this as a goal for next summer. I just passed my 3000 mile for the year mark today and hope to keep riding all winter, weather permitting!
Oh, and I am in for the beer tour!!!
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