On arrival in Pueblo it dawned on us that having rushed through the first 2100 miles of the journey we now have 3 weeks to meet up with the third member of the team (Marto) in Salt Lake City 500 miles away leaving plenty of time for a leisurely trip through the Rockies and Utah.
Day 32 to Salida, Colorado (60 Miles)
After leaving Canon City at around midday it was a relief to have a gently inclined journey into the Rockies climbing several more thousand feet to 7000 on reaching the small ski town of Salida. Despite a few threatening dark clouds the weather held out and we arrived having had some of the best scenery so far.
After an evening on some local 8.5% Colorado I.P.A. we decided another small day was in order and hope to have an early one tomorrow with the intention of being at the snow covered Monarch Pass (the highest point of our journey - 10, 300 ft) for the sunrise on day 34. Having both vowed never to do anything like this ever again we thought we should make the effort.
http://www.dickgilbert.com/colocam-monarch1.htm
Day 31 to Canon City, Colorado (41 Miles)
A hot last day on the plains/eastern desert and a taster of things to come as the Rockies slowly crept closer into sight.
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Welcome to our blog. keeping you up to date with our progress in biking across America in aid of Bone Cancer Research.
Dan (Expedition Leader)
Age: 25
Hometown: Faversham, Kent
Hometown: Faversham, Kent
Joe (Team Member)
Age: 24
Hometown: Birmingham
Hometown: Birmingham
Marto* (Assistant to the Expedition Leader)
Age: 25
Hometown: Esher
*joining at Salt Lake City (21st Jul)
Hometown: Esher
*joining at Salt Lake City (21st Jul)
Some Interesting Links...
Who else have the BCRT helped? Here are but a few
The Burger Pattie Counter - last updated 04/08/08
We shall be keeping a running total of the number of beef patties consumed by each team member during the trip. For full rules see the post 'Pattie Counting: An Idiot's Guide.'
Expedition Leader: 74
HRH the King of Patties: 90
Expedition Leader: 74
HRH the King of Patties: 90
When all is said and done who will be crowned HRH The King of Patties at the coronation ceremony in San Francisco?
The story so far...
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- ...a much needed progress report from Nevada
- ...and then there were three.
- Day 41 - Moab, Utah (95 Miles)/ Day 42 - Rest
- Day 39 & 40 - Fruita (56 miles & rest)
- Day 38 - Delta (49 miles)
- Day 37 - Cimmaron (45 miles)
- Why is the weight not falling off?
- Days 35 & 36 - Rest and 4th July
- Day 34 - Monarch Pass & Gunnison (57 miles)
- Day 33 - Mayville (12 miles)
- Day 31 & 32
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8 comments:
Keep it up guys, checking your progress and cheering you on through the ether.
KKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPP GOOOOOOOOOOING!
Great job boys!!!!!!!!! Dan i am hoping you have gone below the 16 stone barrier that you used to tell me about... Keep going!!!!!!! almost there!!!! when's the book coming out?
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Hey Joe glad to hear you're doing well. Just to let you know you've messed up big time on Perseus, joke! The whole pod is cheering you on. everyone misses you except me.
Lianne: She sends a big smile
Sam: She's really pregnant now, still doin my head in as well as the unborn child.
Lisa: What going on with the patties!! Lightweight.
Paul s Lee: No comment.
Patrick: He has taken over the tea round from you.
Satpal: Badger
Charlie Brown: Also pregnant which you might not know.
Claire: Havin it up in Ibiza. Watch Sky one when you get back and she'll be there.
Ben: He's out of the office today, moving house apparently. I think I see divorce papers, lol.
Parm J: Still looking for a hubby, preferably from the Mid West so pick one up on the way. And for Lisa.
Carole: Carole would like her money back that she lent you on your night out. She says it was £90 quid bit lets call it an even 100. Ta
We've got the quiz next week too.
Thats all for today.
Time engaged: 3 units
PTB
Hello little bro,
Went round to Mum's and saw the map she has plotted of your route, you have done so well, the rest is gonna be like a holiday.
So proud of you.
That Monarch Pass looks a bit dodgey to me, you be careful.
Lots of love
Han
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Hey Dan
Piling on the miles....take it gently to meet the rendezvous.
keep going and great to see the updates,
Loadsalove,
Cheers on the IPA!
Gill and Clive x
Hey Joe,
It was great visiting with you today and I am amazed by your dedication. I'm glad I could support your effort by giving you the change you needed. I will be cheering for you and your buddy. Enjoy the ride and be safe. I will be checking your progress and to see if you made it to Moab!
Hi Dan & Joe. Brilliant biking and blogging boys!! But where are the speedos danno?!
Hope there are lots of toilets en route now Marto will be joining you soon!
Keep going!
Lots of love Jo xxx
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