Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Denver to Fort Morgan, Colorado - Day 29





JUST ANOTHER DAY CALLED MONDAY
A century ride, and then some… 165 k ....
Jenna, Brent, Annette, and I rode the day together. And the only way that we managed to ride with Brent was because of our 20 km detour the wrong way on a cycling path. The only reason we discovered this mistake was due to the fact that the bike path ended abruptly to a road that was not part of our map, nor was it located at the right mileage. Needless to say, we turned around and headed back to where we came from and got on the right bike path following the river into Denver and beyond. Tonight we are staying in Fort Morgan. Wouldn’t you know though, that all day we were faced with a head wind, or cross wind. Who ever told me that the winds predominantly blow from west to east and that is why the tour is going from west to east must not have been a cyclist. For where there are cyclists there is wind that generally against them. I believe it just makes us stronger, and look at it as training for even longer days.
One stop along the way we talked to a trucker, and he was much impressed with the adventures we were having and the willingness of us to serve.

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RALPH and his flat...oh Ralph, are you not glad we rescued you?

This is how you keep your tent from flying away...aha Jenna- you have Annette working hard for you. Okay, it was terribly windy until after supper, and then of course not again until you cycle next day!

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