Colorado's Triple Bypass

Posted October 4th 2009
Colorado to do list:
Summit Longs Peak
Summit Mount of the Holy Cross
Denver Broncos game
Hut trip
Colorado's Triple Bypass
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Concert at Red Rocks


Triple Bypass - DONE
Avon to Evergreen
120 miles
10,000'+ elevation gain


This has been on my "to do" list since I moved to Colorado and now its done ;)


I'm an endurance junkie, so for me, a supported 120 mile ride at a leisurely pace is actually a pleasure.  We trained very hard for this event and I'm so proud of Deb for finishing.  I was cruising along until mile 92 before I started to fatigue at all.  Then, the endurance racing memory cells in my body suddenly reactivated.  I felt like I could have ridden to Utah.  Hmmmm, there might be a 24 Hour race out there calling my name (and Christin's).


The weather was a potential party spoiler.  However, it ended up being an incredibly beautiful day.  Deb and I rode in a rain storm from Vail to Beaver Creek (14 miles), but in reality it was kinda cool and I enjoyed it.  Who knew the bike path from Copper to Vail was so amazing????  Wow.  

Early morning - Squaw Pass

Contessa

Lake Dillon

Christin, me, Deb

Rule #5 - Harden the %$#@ up.

Happy Independence Day

Rule #20 - THERE ARE ONLY THREE REMEDIES FOR PAIN.

These are:

• If your quads start to burn, shift forward to use your hamstrings and calves, or
• If your calves or hamstrings start to burn, shift back to use your quads, or
• If you feel wimpy and weak, mediate on Rule #5 and train more!

Steamboat Springs (CR14)

Steamboat Springs (Elk River Road)

Steamboat - Training Ride

Deb & Christin

Storm Meadows

Happy 4th of July!