June 23rd, 2021

6/23/2021

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Charley

6/24/2021 01:26:25 pm

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

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!

June 23rd, 2021

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