The more observant of you will notice that over the last few days I
have been posting at unusual hours of the day. I am currently in
Colorado with my new job, my first week was here and tomorrow I am
going to Boston. This weekend I took a couple of scenic drives.
Saturday I went to Rocky Mountain National Park, the approach was
gorgeous, I really wish I'd rented a bike and pedalled instead of
driven. There were many cyclists on the road making me very envious.
As I ascended Trail Ridge Road (12,000ft)the weather turned to showers
then sleet, at one point it was a white out ! Chapeau to the cyclists
who were up there, RESPECT. Glad I wasn't cycling. Interesting bike
parking in Boulder, completely enclosed lockers at the bus station, I
think it said that you could buy a lock for $20 and use the locker for
6 months, didn't see how much to use your own lock. BTW I went to
Vecchios, Peter Chisholms, from rec.bicycles.tech, shop, got myself a
classic Campag hat with Vecchios on the peaks.
Sunday I retraced part of the route I cycled in 1990 when I crossed
the US. Oddly some parts came flooding back to me but some were not
clear at all. Fremont Pass (11,318 ft), the only place I thought I
might die whilst cycling. First time it was raining and cold, I was
shivering on the descent so I hitched a lift. Today I didn't
recognise the climb, maybe because last time I was looking at the road
to keep out of the rain ! I did recognise the office at the top where
I sheltered. I remembered Loveland Pass pretty clearly, thought it was
longer than 4 miles though. Independence Pass, the big one at 12,096
feet, wicked descent, about 30 miles, ooo I wished I could have ridden
it again. A great trip down memory lane, lasted over 300 miles !