2017 July | Yes I Think I Can

Last Day Tour de WYO 2017

Laramie—Cheyenne: 49 miles(Elizabeth and I rode 39 miles)Friday, July 21, 2017 This was last day of 2017 Tour de Wyoming ride.Total ride was 49 miles. Elizabeth and I rode 39 miles. Our fabulous SAG person, Bob, Drove us to top of summit, Start of “Happy Jack Road.” We began there at 6am. That early assist meant We […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Day 5

Saratoga—Laramie: 80 miles(I rode 50 miles)Thursday, July 20, 2017 Official ride was 80 miles. My ride was 50 miles: Saratoga -> Ryan Park 23 miles. Centennial -> Laramie 27 miles. I “eliminated” climb up -> down Snowy Range With personal SAG vehicle support. Just right for me. Especially since I felt as though I had done […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Day 4

Saratoga—Riverside Loop: 65 possible miles. (I rode 39, turned at Riverside Info Center)Wednesday, July19, 2017 From Grumpy to Grateful!Alarm went off 5 a.m. Bonus half hour of sleep. Moved, Groaned, Sore muscles longed to stay in bed. Upright—bike clothes on. Off to high school camp spot for bikers, Breakfast lines, food ready. Pedaled big hill to get […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Day 3

Rock River to Saratoga: 75 miles—I rode 50.Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Scheduled ride was 75 miles. I rode 50. Started in intermittent rain— Beautiful rainbow. One rider said, “Good omen for day!” First seventeen miles with cloud cover Temps mid 60’s. Made the headwind almost unnoticeable. Cleared off. Wyoming’s clear blue skies Bring the heat, high 80’s. Biked by […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Day 2

Wheatland to Rock River: 79 miles—I rode 43 milesMonday, July 17, 2017 This day’s ride was HARD. All the descriptors from yesterday— Losing two thousand feet With downhill highways. Strong, tailwind, powerful assist— Do not apply. Today altitude gain went from 4000 to 7000, That means lo-o-o-ong uphills for slow climbing. Headwinds made work even harder. Add heat, […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Day 1

Cheyenne to Wheatland: 72 miles (I rode 46—to Chugwater)Sunday July 16, 2017 WaHoo!Started riding at 6 a.m. Breakfast 5:30 in Cheyenne East High School. Big sprawling school, Confusing maze to those unfamiliar with design. Elizabeth & I spent more time Trying to find way out of building, Than took to eat breakfast. Last resort exit Led to high retaining […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Registration

Tomorrow we ride!Saturday, July 15, 2017 Yippee!All registered for ride that starts tomorrow! Many people, much excitement. For me … much nervousness. Tomorrow I’m scheduled to be the “entertainment”— Wheatland, WY, evening of first day. Editor error in Information pamphlet says “No entertainment in Wheatland.” At end of tonight’s introductory announcements, I walked to front, Reached out for microphone, (I get pretty bold […]

Tour de Wyoming 2017: Preparation

Friday, July 14th, 2017 On Sunday, 16th, Wyoming State bike ride begins! I will be a rider, and the speaker first night out. My five days at cabin above Centennial, Elevation 8,500 ft have been challenge I’d not expected. All is well, really. Just that years past, Acclimation to altitude happened fairly fast. Different year, Different experience. I’m […]

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