Wed 23rd June - Denver to Wolford (Kremlin) (7523'). 27.4miles, 17.8mph ave, 1.30.28 ride time, 846' climbed. These stats are for where we resumed riding near to Dillon after picking up the RV with Rhonda and Lesley. On our drive back to the cycle route we passed Loveland Pass again at c. 12,000'...more photos were taken; this time with all four of us present. The ladies thought it was great. Just after reaching Dillon we were kicked out of the RV to ride to our first camp site...with Rhonda at the wheel of the 28' RV!! We battled a fearsome headwind to the site but all was well on arrival, apart from the mosquito's which proceeded to eat all but Rhonda alive!! However, the site enjoyed wonderful views over the nearby lake....from inside the van!
Thur 24th June - Wolford to Riverside (7199'). 104miles, 18.5mph ave, 5.47.14 ride time, 3777' climbed. This was a long day but for the first 50miles we averaged 19mph due to a welcome tail wind. The ride was beautiful and undulating for the whole day and a number of deer sightings were made en-route. The last 20 miles (when most tired) was tough though as we rode into an increasingly strong head wind. The support en-route from the ladies in the RV was much appreciated and everything was connected up at the campsite on our arrival. The site was next to the river and had much welcome shade. During the ride we had passed three cyclists carrying all their camping kit. only a few words were exchanged as we passed but later they turned up on our campsite. Two of them were University Professors and one was the nephew of one of the Prof's. They were riding from El Passo to Canada then on to Spokane before flying home. A nice meal was enjoyed in the Bear Trap over the road.
Fri 25th June - Riverside to Rawlins (6795'). 60miles, 17.5mph ave, 3.25.07 ride time, 1245' climbed. The ride started, well almost, with a puncture. A quick change of tyre and tube and we were away. This was a short day in the saddle so we arrived at Rawlins by midday. The site itself was okay but sandwiched between a freeway, a railway and the industrial town of Rawlins. We made the most of it though stocking up with provisions before escaping from the heat and sitting down to a reasonable Mexican meal for dinner.
Sat 26th June - Rawlins to Lander (5339'). 127miles, 16mph ave, 7.47.13 ride time, 2277' climbed. This was the toughest day so far. First part of the ride was okay but the roads were then relatively flat but into a strong headwind. Apart from the wind we were treated to the first rain (thunderstorm) since Cortez. The three 'RV' stops were very welcome. Lander was an interesting town and boasted a highly recommended burger joint called Gannets Grill where we dinned with the Ohio trio we met at Riverside. Unfortunately the mossies were out in force yet again.
Sun 27th June - Lander to Dubois (6987'). 75miles, 15.5mph ave, 4.54.00 ride time, 2519' climbed. This ride was nearly all up hill but had amazing scenery. We caught the three Ohio guys on the road and had a leisurly ride with them for a short while and enjoyed one RV stop for a nice lunch. Dubois was a fabulous Cowboy town with lot of interesting buildings and artifacts.
Rhonda and Lesley say Sunday not a good day for shopping!!
Out of time now - more later
Thur 24th June - Wolford to Riverside (7199'). 104miles, 18.5mph ave, 5.47.14 ride time, 3777' climbed. This was a long day but for the first 50miles we averaged 19mph due to a welcome tail wind. The ride was beautiful and undulating for the whole day and a number of deer sightings were made en-route. The last 20 miles (when most tired) was tough though as we rode into an increasingly strong head wind. The support en-route from the ladies in the RV was much appreciated and everything was connected up at the campsite on our arrival. The site was next to the river and had much welcome shade. During the ride we had passed three cyclists carrying all their camping kit. only a few words were exchanged as we passed but later they turned up on our campsite. Two of them were University Professors and one was the nephew of one of the Prof's. They were riding from El Passo to Canada then on to Spokane before flying home. A nice meal was enjoyed in the Bear Trap over the road.
Fri 25th June - Riverside to Rawlins (6795'). 60miles, 17.5mph ave, 3.25.07 ride time, 1245' climbed. The ride started, well almost, with a puncture. A quick change of tyre and tube and we were away. This was a short day in the saddle so we arrived at Rawlins by midday. The site itself was okay but sandwiched between a freeway, a railway and the industrial town of Rawlins. We made the most of it though stocking up with provisions before escaping from the heat and sitting down to a reasonable Mexican meal for dinner.
Sat 26th June - Rawlins to Lander (5339'). 127miles, 16mph ave, 7.47.13 ride time, 2277' climbed. This was the toughest day so far. First part of the ride was okay but the roads were then relatively flat but into a strong headwind. Apart from the wind we were treated to the first rain (thunderstorm) since Cortez. The three 'RV' stops were very welcome. Lander was an interesting town and boasted a highly recommended burger joint called Gannets Grill where we dinned with the Ohio trio we met at Riverside. Unfortunately the mossies were out in force yet again.
Sun 27th June - Lander to Dubois (6987'). 75miles, 15.5mph ave, 4.54.00 ride time, 2519' climbed. This ride was nearly all up hill but had amazing scenery. We caught the three Ohio guys on the road and had a leisurly ride with them for a short while and enjoyed one RV stop for a nice lunch. Dubois was a fabulous Cowboy town with lot of interesting buildings and artifacts.
Rhonda and Lesley say Sunday not a good day for shopping!!
Out of time now - more later
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