Day 29, July 7, 2019
After a 10 day hiatus from the bike, I decided to do this jaunt to reduce the distance to Guffey, CO from about 90 miles to 70. It was also all on a bike path which seemed like a good way to deal with 4th of July holiday traffic. I also did this ride without the usual baggage, but the payback was doing an out and back. Who ever heard of such a thing on the Trans America?!
Anyway, the ride started in Dillon, near the REI and headed over the Dillon Reservoir Dam and around the reservoir, then south to Breckenridge following the Blue River along the 10 mile range. It is quite scenic and from what I have heard from other cyclist, one of the best parts of the trip. I've sen it many times during my skiing excursions to the area, but it is still captivating. It was great weather and nice temps the whole day. I met two gentlemen on the TA headed west and then drafted someone heading back from Breckenridge. Imagine being drafted by someone on a fendered 35lb touring bike at 25 mph for 5 miles.
I'll be staying in Breckenridge 7/8 to officially start round 2 on Tuesday. Hoosier Pass will be right out of the box....
Oh, and the seat... there is a reason that everyone rides one of these things and the company has been around for like a 150 years. Yup ***** 5 stars.
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| Leaving Dillon |
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| Dillon Reservoir |
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| Frisco, CO |
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| Doesn't get better than this.... |
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| Breck street art? |
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| NO cars, trucks, or Rv's! |
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