Today is the day I encounter the real obstacle. 11,312 feet high Monarch Pass. That's a little more than a 4,000 foot ascent.
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| Monarch Pass is up there somewhere |
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| Getting closer but I do need a short rest break |
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| Met Pat Robinson on this climb. He's from Kansas City and comes to Colorado quite often to ride the different bike routes here |
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| Quite a ways to the top yet |
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| Somewhat heavy traffic to contend with |
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| This is not a welcome sign. I am walking at this point. A couple hundred beyond this sign a lady stops in a SUV and says, "you look like you could use some help. I can take you to the top of the pass." I responded, "Since you offered I accept." |
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| This is the lady that rescued me from that last 6 miles up to Monarch Pass |
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Back together again and ready for the downhill ride to Gunnison.
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Now I'm really heading towards the Pacific Ocean.
This is Bob and Dale. One is from Gunnison and the other is from Czechoslovakia. Met them at the summit. |
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| Starting downhill now. |
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| Smooth highway, downhill grade, nice riding but watch your speed. |
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| Clouds build up fast up here and they also make for good photos. |
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| Another pretty shot. |
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| Green now, white in winter |
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| A contrast |
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