Day 27: Denver,Co to Estes Park,Co
Summary of Day 27.......
Miles on the road: 56
Current Elevation:7,500 ft
Temperature: 70 and mostly cloudy......it was actually somewhat chilly at times.
Wind: not really a factor.....I think we had a tailwind part of the time and a headwind for another....that's classic Colorado right there.
Max Speed of the Day: 42.6 mph going down Hwy 36 into Estes Park.
Terrain: rolling hills from Golden to LYons....then from Lyons to Estes Park it was all up hill, except for the last 4 miles which was straight downhill. HOwever, the last 4 miles is not as steep as I remember as indicated by the max speed.
Songs stuck in my head: "No one is to blame" -Howard Jones "The one I love" -REM
Road Kill: birds, a snake, and a few squirrels
Quote of the Day: "Bring it on, boys!"
(Sherri, a manager at the "Chop House" in Estes Park, Co, responded this way after I asked if the C.H. might be interested in donating dinner for Luke,TIm(my brother-in-law) and myself.
This morning's scripture: Luke 12
GREAT TO BE........
back on the bike again. We could not have asked for better weather, and my legs felt great after taking a couple days off. Although, I can't say that I enjoyed putting spandex on again. I actually got new tires for my ride when we stopped at "Full Cycle" bike shop in Boulder. Also, for those of you wondering, my new derailer is fantastic. I noticed a huge difference in the shifting throughout the day.
The sights we saw today were amazing. I have a feeling that from here on out that the pictures that I post and the descriptions in my blogs will not really do justice to how amazing the scenery is that I'm seeing. Once again, I'm convinced that there is no better way to see the U.S. than on a motor scooter. Or wait, um, ah, I mean, a bicycle. Yeah, I'm riding a bicycle. Really. Well, like most of the time......Except for every now and then. Like the time I road that Hog for about 790 miles....and then there was that brief ride in that guy's personal jet. But other than that it's been ALL bicycle. Ok, so half the time. I mean, or like almost half of the time.
BACK TO RAVENCREST.......
The year after I graduated from high school I went to Ravencrest Bible School in Estes Park. Ravencrest is a one-year bible college that both Susie (my sister) and I attendted after we graduated from high school.(see picture above) It was such a thrill to be back in Estes Park. So many good times, so many great memories.
A LOOK AT FRIDAY'S RIDE......
Estes Park to Hot Sulfur Springs: 73 miles on Hwy 36 and Hwy 34 (Trail Ridge Road)
Highest Elevation: 12,200 ft
TODAY'S SHOUT OUTS.......
-K-LOVE radio for some press about the Hunger Ride.
-Tim Grade for the being an A+ sagwagoner.
-Sherri at the Chop House for the pasta, steak, and fish.
-Full Cycle bike shop in Boulder for the free labor.
-Lauren in Memphis for her hilarious and inspiring inpersonation on my voicemail.
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