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A family's odyssey across America, on bikes

June 23rd, 2021

6/23/2021

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Roughly 1/3 of the Way

Staying in Steamboat Spring the last few days taking some well needed rest days. At least the adult are. The girls are swimming, going to the mountain summer park, and taking in a few other attractions.

This is just some stats on the first third of the ride. Tomorrow we depart for the Continental devide and we'll leave the mountains on Friday. Hope you enjoy the bullet points.

  • Roughly 1/3 of the way
  • Cycled 1006 miles
  • Camped 5 nights
  • Stayed at a fair share of dumpy motels
  • 4 WS stays
  • Highest temp 102°
  • Lowest temp 37°
  • Eaten Mexican too many times to count
  • Eaten tons of egg sandwiches
  • Had one almost
  • Climbed 34366 feet
  • Rained 1 day thus far
  • Carrying weight of rain gear is worth it
  • Gone through 120 servings is Skratch drink mix
  • Seen one bear (from inside friend's home)
  • Many numb hands
  • A few saddles soars
  • Gone through 2 bottles of sun screen
  • We can see the Continental Devide from here, but have not crossed it yet
  • Seen our niece Mackenzie who's driving across country
  • Seen 4 Backroads friends
  • Had 4 days of car support
  • One bad headwind day
  • All other days had mostly favorable winds
  • Ran out of water 2 times
  • Haven't ran out of food
  • Lost a few Lbs
  • Lost some clothing along the way
  • Got bikes tuned up in Steamboat
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6 Comments
Bob Ryan
6/24/2021 05:04:34 am

So let me see, Rain days have totaled 1, headwinds have been few, and unless you’re not telling us something, bike mechanical issues have been non existent (not counting the early Oregon drivetrain issue). Overall, it sounds like it has been a pretty great trip so far. So let me recap:
You guys are crushing it!!
Savor the climb to the Continental Divide, the country becomes awfully flat and boring for the next several weeks. Ride on and stay safe. Thanks for the updates. Be sure to check out Fort Collins.

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Fernando Barrios
6/24/2021 05:46:57 am

Bob,
We have had other issues not mentioned on this blog, like the rack that came undone while on a fast decent on Mt Hood. Luckily it was still attached at the rack mounts by the wheel drops outside so it just dragged. but there's only so much time to write, so I have to pick a small portion on what's transpired

But true, on wind and rain thus far.

Thanks for setting us up with your Bro!

FB

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Bob Ryan
6/24/2021 05:56:53 am

Ok, so some minor mechanical issues. Still, pretty damn good. Hope you enjoy your visit with the DTrain.

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Sarah Farrell
6/24/2021 09:03:44 am

1/3 of the way! That is so awesome. From this end, it feels like you just started, but I'm sure you feel differently!
I hope the Continental Divide crossing is uneventful.

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Charley
6/24/2021 01:26:25 pm

I love seeing how far you’ve come on the map!

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JB
6/25/2021 05:07:14 am

You guys look like you have found your groove! Everyone looks good. Congrats on making it this far. Le Tour starts this weekend, so get inspired!

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