Stats Saturday, August 21 – Durango to Durango Mountain. Day distance 25 miles; ride time 2 h (2 h 30 m); ave speed 12.3; total climb; total distance 1290.8 miles
After a wonderful weekend at the home of the Engebergs the four of us (Roger Hill and Tim Sellers who joined us from North Carolina and Texas respectively) left Durango about 3:00 for a short 25 mile ride to the Durango Mountain Ski area. We did this so that Roger and Tim could begin to get acclimated to the higher elevation and knock off a few miles of the 75mile segment to Ouray. Tomorrow we will only have 50 miles but a lot of climbing.
We enjoyed the beautiful scenery as soon it became apparent that we were in the mountains.
While en route to Durango Mountain, the front derailleur cable on Tim’s bike broke. He also needs a different gear cluster for his rear wheel in order to handle the climbs. We decided that in the morning he should return to Durango as there are multiple bike shops. He should be able to quickly get it repaired.
We four enjoyed evening camping by a stream (for free on National Forest Land), that included a picnic supper that Roger and Tim had planned and playing Rook by firelight and flashlight.
Also, I got to try out a new sleeping bag (for the cooler temps in the Colorado mountains) that Sharon and Lexi (wife and daughter) had gotten for me and sent out with Roger. I have a wonderful family who is doing "real life" at home gifting me with this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
dear bryan and mick..
ReplyDeletewe had so much fun and hard work. it is one of the best trips i have ever taken. thanks soooo much the invite. well see yall soon. much love to ya/////////// timothy