Pass 2 and 3

Well, it's a wrap. Completed the Copper Triangle Classic! Climbed 2 new passes and 1 pass from a different direction. Pass 2 was Tennessee.




It was an enjoyable climb with much of it at a consistent grade. It is also of the 10th Mtn Division which played a historic role in WWII.




Pass 3, Vail Pass was a butt kicker. One of the toughest that I've done. On par with Grand Mesa. It was 3000 feet over 8 miles. And it came between miles 65 and 73 of the ride. 7.1% average grade for those without calculators and topped out at 10,662 feet.




Great day in the mountains. Total tally was 78.89 miles, 5,981 feet climbed, 5,994 calories burned.

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Pass 1 - Fremont Pass

Breakfast seems like a great idea when you're ready to start a long ride. Unfortunately, you begin to regret it when your first order of business is a climb! Keep swallowing to not vurp! 6.3 miles in the first hour. Very steep.








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Location:Leadville

Ready for the Triangle!

Rolled in after some great pizza @ Fatty's in Breckenridge, CO! Copper Triangle Classic starts tomorrow @ 545a. 78 miles and +5600 feet of climbing including Fremont Pass, Tennessee Pass and Vail Pass. Here's Copper Mtn @ sunset.




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