Got new (nicer) bags and wanted to do a tune up ride in prep for a week long trip in the Rockies. Good Lord the mountains kicked my ass, but at least I know what to expect if I’m gaining 5k feet at altitude in a day. Struggled hard the first day, found my chugging along speed on the second day. Beauty of a quick trip! Hopefully the next time I post it is from a successful 6 night trip!
by NoreagarDerShmoysh
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To add: started from Idaho Springs and ended up back there the following day. Camped over the hump of the Pass’ peak down about 2k ft. About 32 miles each way, 5k ft up the first day (2.5k day 2, lots of downhill).