Final entry

I really didn't think anyone was reading my blogs so I have been a bit slack. I'll try to make up for it now. The weather has been spectacular allowing for great rides and facilitating the end of the event. The Central City ride was difficult but very rewarding. Dostal Alley was a great refuge, not for the gambling, but for the beer! On the way home I saw the largest Moose I've ever seen. We talked a while, he meandered off and I dropped down Two Brothers back to Idaho Springs. I should have taken Virginia Canyon. It's 3x as long but a smoother road.

Many of my rides are somewhat short but every thing here is steep. I put in 3 vertical miles for my 200 lateral. And I can feel it. I'll take time to tune up my bike and recuperate.

Thanks to all my awesome Sponsors and the support from everyone in all different ways. No one can beat this alone, I couldn't have done it without help. It has been a very emotional experience with intimate interactions throughout.

Thanks to Neil Myers for making my shirt . It was crucial for my effort. I can't wait to take it off. People would see my "Cancer Sucks" and Bee-line to me and tell me about their journey. I have had long discussions, sometimes with total strangers, but ending with love, hope, and positivity.

Thanks again to everyone.

Gps

Gps has not been working efficiently this year. I just rode 4.5 miles and it's saying .9

Georgetown

13 miles 1200 vert. Great sponsorship from Cabin Creek. Very accommodating great food, great Pilsner. Made it home with no rain! 13 miles down is easy on the map. Woooo!

Thanks to Katie for the shirt and the welcome!!

Side note: All my elevation gains begin at 7500.

Halfway

Well over 6000 vertical now. Rode Little Bear to Echo today.

VCMP

8 miles on the new Virginia Canyon Mountain Park. 1000 vert. With Roxy. Park is developing. Gondola coming. Next year I'll be able to just coast downhill.

Day 5 recap

The first few days were chaotic. Holiday weekend brought a lot of traffic. Past couple days brought a lot of rain. Bike issues, etc. Keeping up miles though. Roxy has run around 18 miles which is good. Last night rode 5 miles in the pouring rain. Gonna be a big weekend. 2300 ft total elevation gain so far.

First day!

Tons of traffic. Rode to Hidden Valley. Forgot to un pause on way back.

Getting ready

Thanks to all you sponsors. Neil Myers and Mad Graphics for supplying crucial stickers and my custom shirt.

Training

Bikes are all tuned up. Maintaining training schedule.

Test ride

Last time Roxy ran about 175. This year will be less. Bikes tuned up!