Day 56 Chambers Lake Campground to Walden CO - Still 8 years old in my brain - CycleBlaze

July 6, 2023

Day 56 Chambers Lake Campground to Walden CO

After we hitched up the trailer, I left Chambers Lake and almost immediately the climbing began. And it was raining. Steeper than yesterday and no relief for about three and a half miles. Then a mile of flat to gentle climbing followed by two miles of tolerable climbing at 3-5%. Peter and Henry were waiting at the pass!

Irene- thanks for the gloves! They saved me in the cold rain!
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Rich FrasierThat's a big climb! Congratulations!!
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Julie O’NeillWHOO HOO! Six miles of climbing. You are amazing.

✅ Cameron Pass

Congratulations!
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Sandy EarleTo Rich FrasierThanks Rich! Sometimes I surprise myself.
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Sandy EarleTo Julie O’NeillThanks for the encouragement Julie!
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The descent was chilly although the rain stopped. I stopped at the Moose Visitor Center to put on another layer. Shortly thereafter, the rain returned. As the descent leveled out the headwind started and it was a grind into Walden. The land really opened up and the vistas were incredible but I was too cold and wet to stop for photos.   
When I got to the campground, Peter said he was about to leave the trailer with Henry who let out a bark like he’d never heard before. Then he turned and saw a huge moose right outside the door. 

Big fella
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Julie O’NeillThat's really scarier than the climbs!
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Sandy EarleTo Julie O’NeillYes! I wish I could’ve seen it!
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Charmaine RuppoltWow......very cool to see the moose so close!!
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11 months ago

We ate dinner at the River Rock Restaurant in town. Very satisfying and filling. It’s raining again. Hopefully tomorrow will be clear.

A good day. No catastrophes. 



Today's ride: 37 miles (60 km)
Total: 2,123 miles (3,417 km)

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Nancy HornikYou are amazing! Dealing with all the different elements and the crazy elevation. Glad you are staying safe!!
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Julie O’NeillRide on Superwoman! 👍🏼
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Steve HurlbutKeep on trucking Messy Missy! Amazing.
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Sandy EarleThanks little brother! I’m a bit laid up right now. Hope to be feeling better soon.
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Di KegelesThis is Cheryl’s old neck of the woods- she lived in and around Granby for years!!
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Steve HurlbutTo Sandy EarleI have gone through that a ffew times. Genes from mom. But she was awesome. Take care.
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Steve HurlbutTo Steve HurlbutYou will be fine.
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Sandy EarleTo Di KegelesWow! I didn’t know Cheryl lived in Colorado. It’s beautiful country.
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Sandy EarleTo Steve HurlbutYou sound like Mom!
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