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Connecting with Others

Visiting Day in Denver and...

July 10 and 11, 2016

​Connecting with others:
One of my keys to
Saying "yes" to Bigger Things.

Many of my rides have been
With other riders​ who enrich my days.
The 660 to 60th Reunion ride is different—
Connections come in other ways.

The "Connect" part of today's story
Is wonderful Denver, CO day spent
With granddaughter Maggie & fiancé Ben.

Shared good food,
Great conversation,
Privileged time.

Denver record breaking hot!
Return to Snowy Range mountains,
Location of Bruce cabin,
Relief with temp twenty degrees
Cooler than Denver.

Morning training,
Up into elevation of
Snowy Range.
From cabin 8500 to about 9000.

Old portion of highway,
In my youth,
Only way over mountains,
Now alt route to trails & camping.
Light traffic, perfect for me.

Past Barbour Lake,
Nestled midst hairpin turns.
Memories of flattening myself against car backseat,
In terror of my dad's speed in
Taking the turns.

Now I crawl up past Lake,
Huffing at steepness and
Lack of oxygen at the altitude.

Road hugs edge of road cut,
Putting me in line with wind blasts,
Which rock my balance.

I use "good sense,"
Making today's ride short.

Coasting downhill,
I realize my "edge of mountain"
Fears may be as challenging for me,
As the thin oxygen.

My "up mountain" route,
Continued prep for Tour de Wyoming.
Worth every pedal stroke.

Hugs to each of you,
Lin

Mountain-flanked hairpin turns

Maggie and Ben

Bob gets a lesson in how to take a "selfie."

Flag outside Bruce cabin demonstrates morning breeze

Barbour Lake

First selfie ever! Road edges drop off...

Lin Bruce
 

Lin McLaughlin Bruce uses stories of her cross-country bicycle adventures post age 60 to inspire and encourage people to reach beyond perceived limitations. In her words, "It's never too late to say 'yes' to bigger things!"

Judy Anderson - July 12, 2016

Pictures are beautiful!

Beverly Collier - July 12, 2016

How wonderful for you to see something besides the road! To see people, to CONNECT, especially with your granddaughter and her fiancé! Love springs eternal!
Anxious to see you in Cheyenne at The Plains Hotel for the August 5 Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Response has been so great that I have had to reserve a LARGER room for the Luncheon!! The POWDER RIVER ROOM on the second floor of the Plains!!! Yippee!

Love you!
Bev

Alan Johnson - July 12, 2016

Lin, Thank you for your loving memories of Niki. She will be with us forever. Your thoughts spoke so clearly of your recognition and understanding of a kindred soul. As you well know Niki placed such a special value on the Bruce friendship and the precious memories encompassed by it. I will forward your message to Kel for happy tears. Keep cranking.

    Lin Bruce - July 13, 2016

    Thank you, Alan. We share love for that bright soul. with appreciation…

Irene - July 13, 2016

Loved to see the pics and to know granddaughter and fiancé! And congrarulations to you and Bob for doing so well with the selfies! Keep going my friend and take care!

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