Yesterday was more climbing, but another good day in the Rockies.
Today we crossed the continental divide – I was on support so I didn’t actually ride. There were great views and it was a pretty steep climb. We set up lunch at the top of the mountain. While we were having lunch, a snow plow ran into one of our parked vans (which was in a parking lot). 
Kind of complicated the day – everyone had been so happy because they had finished such a major climb and then that happened. I'm told that if I follow the water, its all downhill from here.Trying out a video - Kem racing toward the top.
2 comments:
Wow! My sister just told me about what you are doing, so I had to check out your blog. You never cease to amaze me. Not only are you doing good things, but it sounds like an awesome experience. I've enjoyed the pictures I've had a chance to look at. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the rest of your trip...and I'd love to see you when you're back in the area sometime.
~monica
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enough to ride into and how close good roads and trails are.
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