Cold..Cold..Cold ..It was 40 degrees when we left our cozy little condo and headed out to Buena Vista. The first 17 miles were all downhill so we averaged a b-b-b-risk pace (note to self-listen to the Coach when he suggests a vest and leg warmers) By the time we reached Almont, I was frozen. We made a left turn and headed into the canyon. Guess what happens when you head into the canyon…you leave the sunlight. Did I mention that I was cold?
Cabin in the Canyon - Notice the Chimney Smoke?!
Next up cattle guards (note to self-beware of cattle on descent). Freezing cold, cattle guard crossings, how bout we add some dirt road…..14 miles of it…some at a 9% grade (note to self-next year bring cyclocross bike). So, up we go towards Cottonwood Pass at 12,125’ where (you guessed it) it was cold. We went above the tree line and past snow drifts that were taller than I was.
Coach & Hammer - Chillin' @ the Top of Cottonwood Pass
Then came the descent, my top speed was 52.5 so I was a complete popsicle when I rolled into Buena Vista. Sure was purty tho!
Today’s stats
- Ride Time: 05:52:40
- Calories Burned: 7072
- AV HR: 121 MX: 159
- Max Speed: 52.5
- Distance: 79 miles
- Total Ascent: 4526’
Got Heat? Got Oxygen?
The Hammer
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