I got to ride Boulder to Estes Boomerang 200k Permanent on possibly the most beautiful day in Colorado this November. The route starts in Boulder and heads up Thompson Canyon through Drake to Estes Park, with final miles on beautiful Valmont Rd. It was great to see lots of cyclists out enjoying the nice weather! …
I don’t know if it’s just the salt or something else, but often after 8 or more hours on the bike I crave Bubbie’s Sauerkraut.
Today a recipe for my infamous vegan rice bars. It’s based on Allen Lim’s rice cakes. I often take 1-3 of these on brevets. It’s nice to have a break from packaged energy bars and Twizzlers. Moist Vegan Rice Bars 1 c. sushi rice 3 c. water 1 Dr. McDougall’s “Chicken” Flavor Ramen 1 packet …
It’s always good to have one of your best training rides of the year, 5 weeks AFTER your big race. Hmmm. Compared to the sufferfest (at least for me) of Capulin Volcano 300k last week, Jamestown 200k was an unintimidating ride. I think I had more feet of elevation gain in two Cyclocross races on …
Once or twice a year I’m on a ride that makes all the training seem worth it. Often it’s an easy, relaxed ride with friends during a break in the season. High Country 1200k was not easy or relaxed, and I rode most of the 750 miles alone …
First puncture at mile 1. Second at mile 85. Fortunately I added sealant to both tires Saturday. Both sealed, but only 50-60#s in rear when I got to Rustic at mile 99. Roads wet at start, but weather was nice until near Cameron Pass. Rain stopped about 10 mi on west side. Nice quartering breeze …
Route maps/profiles for each of the four stages of the High Country 1200k. Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
I couldn’t miss the Sangre de Cristo 600k. It’s one of a few brevets that start within 3 hours of my house. In fact, much of the first day, riding home would be shorter than riding to the finish. That, and it’s one of my favorite rides. And, if you haven’t had the pleasure of …
I don’t have much to say about the St Vrain-Ft Morgan-Estes Park 1000k. Maybe I’m just too exhausted. I’ve written before about the ride up St Vrain Canyon to Peak-to-Peak Hwy. I love the beautiful scenery from Lyons with long, not too steep climbs, and the fast, windy descent to Fishcreek Road in Estes Park, …