I successfully climbed Loveland Pass (11,990 ft) this morning, gaining 2474 ft of elevation over eight miles. The ascent took just over two hours. I stopped 14 times to rest during the climb, or about twice each mile, to get my heart rate back to a manageable level. My average speed going up the mountain…
Author: Rob Spera
Reservoir Dogs
Cycled from Frisco to Keystone, riding through Dillon and along the Dillon Reservoir, and then back to Frisco today. I needed to find a place to park Dr. Zeus near the beginning of the ascent of Loveland Pass in Keystone. The ride along the Dillon Reservoir, also called Lake Dillon was beautiful. Dillon Reservoir has…
Lost
Someone getting lost in a town with essentially one main street and a few side streets which are mostly arranged in a grid pattern is hard to imagine, but I did. The town is only 1.7 square miles. After I left the pig races, I started the 15 minute walk back to the condo. An…
From The “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up Department”
From the “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up Department” – Pig Races at the Colorado BBQ Challenge in Frisco. I thought Pig #2 was going to win, but down the homestretch he pulled a ham string and Pig #1 beat him by a snout. I am fearful the slow pig #4 who finished last is…
Cycling Vail Pass Summit
Riding from Frisco to Vail Pass Summit (10,662 ft) today was the first real day of cycling on trip. While pedaling mostly uphill on the way out, I ascended 1,600 feet over 15 miles. I made two critical mistakes, forgetting both food and Advil. The ride out lasted about 2 1/2 hours. The ride back…