Day 30 started with a good Breakfast at The Bivi. Granola, fresh fruit, yogurt, sausage, pancakes plus an assortment of other goodies. The bunk room was full with 6 of us. No one snored... bonus. Left a little after 8 and started the 10 mile grind up to Hoosier Pass, arriving about 9:30. Definitely noticed the altitude at 11,500 ft. Then downhill into Alma and Fairplay.
Then the challenge of the day began. Construction... all CO285 traffic diverted to my road CO9. For 25 miles I got to deal with lots of traffic with no shoulder. Glad to have that over with.
Had lunch in Hartsel. Then headed for Guffey. Almost no traffic on this section, but construction about 10 miles in. Not a big deal though. Arrived in Guffey about 2:30pm.
Bill, the owner of Guffey Garage has been hosting bicyclists since 1976. Really enjoyed chatting with him and seeing all the creations.
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| Only 1500 vert to go! |
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| Yup. |
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| First Route 76 marker |
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| Last view of the Rockies |
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| Can't add anything to this.. |
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| Guffey Garage |
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Bill's 76 certificate. He didn't ride,
but betting he hosted a lot of riders.
Wish I had one of these... |
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| Yup, dead steer in front of my bunkhouse |
Love your pics!
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