day 33 rest days in canon city!
Chelle is here!!! We went to Colorado Springs and met her for some lunch before we traveled back to camp. Stopped and got my bike that was in the shop for a new chain and quick tune up. Ready to get back at it tomorrow.
Friday, July 22, 2016
July 21 day 32
day 32. Near FairPlay to Canon City. 77 miles
Left camping off route and very early to not get caught in the construction on my diversion highway. Made it through but had to endure a very rough road for several miles. Soon I turned on another diversion road and more construction. After all of that I was finally back on route on highway 9 to canon city. Nice countryside then into the canon with a steep descent that lead me to hot canon city where we found camping and some clouds that cooled things down.
Left camping off route and very early to not get caught in the construction on my diversion highway. Made it through but had to endure a very rough road for several miles. Soon I turned on another diversion road and more construction. After all of that I was finally back on route on highway 9 to canon city. Nice countryside then into the canon with a steep descent that lead me to hot canon city where we found camping and some clouds that cooled things down.
July 20 Day 31
Day 31 Frisco to Fairplay--55 miles
Got up want left on the bike path with Cenna. We road to breakenridge on the path which was awesome. After breakenridge we started the final climb over Hoosier pass and my final continental divide crossing. Beautiful views from the top of the Colorado peaks. Soon we started the fast descent to FairPlay for some snacks and checking out the awesome town. We investigated the camping in the area which there really was noon so we found a USFS campground about 13 miles south which was ok and essentially vacant. Nice ride south on a highway that had a great shoulder. Peaks all around.
Got up want left on the bike path with Cenna. We road to breakenridge on the path which was awesome. After breakenridge we started the final climb over Hoosier pass and my final continental divide crossing. Beautiful views from the top of the Colorado peaks. Soon we started the fast descent to FairPlay for some snacks and checking out the awesome town. We investigated the camping in the area which there really was noon so we found a USFS campground about 13 miles south which was ok and essentially vacant. Nice ride south on a highway that had a great shoulder. Peaks all around.
July 19 day 30
day 30 Kremmling to Frisco---51 miles
Woke to rain and feeling very tired. Then saw a double rainbow in the mourning rain. Very cool. Jodie reminded me that when mom died there was a double rainbow. It was beautiful and something I had not seen before. I hopped a ride to get me to the construction on highway 9 then past the part of the highway that felt very dangerous to ride, no shoulder and crumbly edge, in the rain with lots of cars and trucks. This is actually how Colorado has been and has been a very scary state to ride in. Soon there was a shoulder and I rode the 10 miles into Silverthorne and then to the bike path that took me to the camping near Frisco. Beatific area and I was there early enough to enjoy some downtime and a trip into Frisco and breakenridge. Barbara and Cenna joined us for the evening and we had a great time chatting until after dark.
Woke to rain and feeling very tired. Then saw a double rainbow in the mourning rain. Very cool. Jodie reminded me that when mom died there was a double rainbow. It was beautiful and something I had not seen before. I hopped a ride to get me to the construction on highway 9 then past the part of the highway that felt very dangerous to ride, no shoulder and crumbly edge, in the rain with lots of cars and trucks. This is actually how Colorado has been and has been a very scary state to ride in. Soon there was a shoulder and I rode the 10 miles into Silverthorne and then to the bike path that took me to the camping near Frisco. Beatific area and I was there early enough to enjoy some downtime and a trip into Frisco and breakenridge. Barbara and Cenna joined us for the evening and we had a great time chatting until after dark.
Monday, July 18, 2016
July 18 day 29
day 29 walden to kremlins--77 miles
Left walden and soon passed the Israeli gentleman who was traveling solo. We chatted a bit then I spend on and made great time through north central Colorado which had beautiful farms and the site of a few peaks. The forests are devastated by the pine beetle by beautiful in there own way. Soon I topped willow creek pass and descended to the junction with highway 40 and on into Hot Sulphur springs the threat of rain. We were going to camp here but could not find anything desirable so I spend on into Kremmling which is on the Colorado River. In town I found more Camp games to fill our time at a great thrift store.
Left walden and soon passed the Israeli gentleman who was traveling solo. We chatted a bit then I spend on and made great time through north central Colorado which had beautiful farms and the site of a few peaks. The forests are devastated by the pine beetle by beautiful in there own way. Soon I topped willow creek pass and descended to the junction with highway 40 and on into Hot Sulphur springs the threat of rain. We were going to camp here but could not find anything desirable so I spend on into Kremmling which is on the Colorado River. In town I found more Camp games to fill our time at a great thrift store.
July 17 day 28
day 28 Saratoga Wyoming to Walden Colorado- 80 miles
Wyoming redeemed itself today by a beautiful ride south to Riverside and Encampment. At the visitor center I met a really nice older cowboy who was working there and he told me all about the area. He also told me to ride up to the museum where there is a gathering with cinnamon rolls, coffee and orange juice. Enough said so I made the mile ride and got me free grub and wandered around the very cute museum. Full, I got on my bike and made my way south out of wyoming and into Colorado. Big fire was going in the area so I had to make quick time to get out of the smoke. This was hard with a fierce headwind but soon I arrive in Walden. We camped the awesome city park and enjoyed a great Colorado evening.
Wyoming redeemed itself today by a beautiful ride south to Riverside and Encampment. At the visitor center I met a really nice older cowboy who was working there and he told me all about the area. He also told me to ride up to the museum where there is a gathering with cinnamon rolls, coffee and orange juice. Enough said so I made the mile ride and got me free grub and wandered around the very cute museum. Full, I got on my bike and made my way south out of wyoming and into Colorado. Big fire was going in the area so I had to make quick time to get out of the smoke. This was hard with a fierce headwind but soon I arrive in Walden. We camped the awesome city park and enjoyed a great Colorado evening.
July 16 day 27
day 27. Muddy Gap to Saratoga 82 miles
Well another rough day in Wyoming. Left early to get ahead of the winds and quickly made my way to Rawlins though country that was more of the same, high sage brush hills and lots of road kill. I arrived in Rawlins which was much less than desirable. I quickly ate some food and spinned past the Sinclair refinery, and onto the 12 miles of interstate riding that I had to do to get to highway 130. Ugh it was awful but made quick time cause of a welcomed tailwind. Then I turned south and could see the medicine bow mountains start to show up. Soon I arrived at a nice camp on Lake Saratoga. We went into town to use the "hobo" or free access to hot springs. These were awesome and my sore thighs really enjoyed the hot soak followed by a warm shower.
Well another rough day in Wyoming. Left early to get ahead of the winds and quickly made my way to Rawlins though country that was more of the same, high sage brush hills and lots of road kill. I arrived in Rawlins which was much less than desirable. I quickly ate some food and spinned past the Sinclair refinery, and onto the 12 miles of interstate riding that I had to do to get to highway 130. Ugh it was awful but made quick time cause of a welcomed tailwind. Then I turned south and could see the medicine bow mountains start to show up. Soon I arrived at a nice camp on Lake Saratoga. We went into town to use the "hobo" or free access to hot springs. These were awesome and my sore thighs really enjoyed the hot soak followed by a warm shower.
July 15 day 26
Day 26 Lander to Muddy Gap Wyoming 92 miles
When we talked about camping in Muddy gap I had visualized something very different from reality. The day started with a beautiful ride out of Lander up to the Beaver rim. From here there was an amazing view of the valley and the Wind River mountains in the distance. Soon I was traveling on a desolate part of Wyoming which would leave one wondering why anyone would travel on the road. I started to think this was alien country and the town of Jeffrey City had been abducted. Jeffrey Citywas a pitiful excuse for a town. I met t and l there, quickly ate my sandwich then rolled on to the muddy gap I had in my mind. Well, Wyoming in its true form did not disappoint but my vision was not reality. We camped off the side of the road where large trucks can stop to rest on a long day. Well, I had a long day and could not muster any energy to push on. We passed the time in the Aliner by telling stories and playing games.
July 14 Day 25
Day 25. Dubois to Lander Wyoming- 78 miles
Day started great from our getto RV camp spot on the edges of the Longhorn RV park. I took 2 showers while I was there. Ride started again with more views of red rocks area on a road with descent shoulder. I made good time and eventually entered the Wind River reservation which really changes what there is to look at. However soon I passed Crowheart butte which was where chief Washaskie cut out the heart of a crow warrior and pranced around. When I entered the town of Fort Washakie I pedaled to the gravesite of Sacajawea with the help of a local native. Once I saw her grave, the site took my breath away. She was buried next to her adopted son Bazil and her birth son Baptiste. I stayed for awhile thinking what her life was like. Soon I made my final approach into Lander where T and L had already set up camp in the Sink Canyon state park about 9 miles outs rid of Lander. Beautiful area with cliffs and Popo Agie creek. I recommend going here.
Day started great from our getto RV camp spot on the edges of the Longhorn RV park. I took 2 showers while I was there. Ride started again with more views of red rocks area on a road with descent shoulder. I made good time and eventually entered the Wind River reservation which really changes what there is to look at. However soon I passed Crowheart butte which was where chief Washaskie cut out the heart of a crow warrior and pranced around. When I entered the town of Fort Washakie I pedaled to the gravesite of Sacajawea with the help of a local native. Once I saw her grave, the site took my breath away. She was buried next to her adopted son Bazil and her birth son Baptiste. I stayed for awhile thinking what her life was like. Soon I made my final approach into Lander where T and L had already set up camp in the Sink Canyon state park about 9 miles outs rid of Lander. Beautiful area with cliffs and Popo Agie creek. I recommend going here.
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