Friday, June 8, 2012


Tomorrow is the Day!


Bill and I are leaving tomorrow morning (really early!) to fly to Denver for Ride the Rockies 2012.
We have been planning and preparing for our big ride for quite some time. Our children are safely ensconced at their camps and we are ready to roll. Bill's best friend from Salisbury that now lives in Golden, Co. will be riding with us. Al and Bill have done RTR many times and they are kind enough to allow me to tag along. I will try to post pictures and stories daily. Send us prayers for safety and good thoughts. Much love, Wendy and Bill.

what is ride the rockies?

The 27th annual tour will feature 5 scenic mountain passes, 2 national parks, 1 century option and 24,937 vertical ft. over the course of 6 days and 442 miles. Cyclists will begin their journey in the historic city of Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass, Independence Pass, Fremont Pass, Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brewing Company in Ft.Collins. 


Below is the map of our journey and the daily mileage.

ROUTE

2012 Route Summary:
June 9 — Gunnison – Registration
June 10 — Gunnison to Hotchkiss | 79 miles | North Rim of the Gunnison National Park
June 11 — Hotchkiss to Carbondale | 68 miles | McClure Pass – 8,755 ft.
June 12 — Carbondale to Leadville | 83 miles | Independence Pass – 12,095 ft.
June 13 — Leadville to Granby | 94 miles | Fremont Pass – 11,319 ft. & Ute Pass – 9,165 ft.
June 14 — Granby to Estes Park | 63 miles | Trail Ridge Rd./RMNP – 12,183 ft. & Milner Pass – 10,758 ft.
June 15 — Estes Park to Ft. Collins | 55 miles | Glen Haven, Masonville & Horsetooth Reservoir

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