Leaving Denver via Scenic Amtrak Route

June 28, 2022

Ian and Dan naively thinking they are ready for this cross country bike ride

We woke up early and enlisted Mrs G to drive us to the train station. Everything went smoothly and by 8:05am we were pulling out of the station. Colorado scenery is amazing and well worth the train ride. It’s a long haul to Portland (54ish hours) but it’s part of the adventure.

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Michele GordonOmg ….I still can’t figure out how you guys are gonna carry what’s in those bags ……but I sure know you carefully chose some
Pretty important stuff to carry 😉
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Max GordonSafe travels and cannot wait to see your many adventures as you bike across country!
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2 years ago

Marissa MeadowsGood luck and safe travels, Uncle Ian! Can’t wait to read about your journey and see the pictures you post!
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Cody GillenwaterWhat an adventure! Those smiles will see a lot of incredible scenery over the following weeks!
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Allyson BolickWe hope you have an incredible adventure and a safe journey! May your tires be filled with endless air and the road be kind to you. Love you!!

Go safe, move safe, leave safe, home safe. 💛
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Mason WeemsI cant wait to follow your journey and hopefully meet you for a drink at the end of your trip on the Outer Banks.
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Gregory GarceauGood luck dudes! I like reading journals about crossing the USA on a bike. I became extra interested in this one as soon as I saw that "Pea Lime Soup" colored Surly. That's the same model I bought this spring and is prominently featured in my May tour across Wisconsin.
( https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/cheeseland/i-got-a-groovy-new-bike-and-heres-the-story/ ) Is that bike yours or Dan's? And which is you and which is Dan in that picture at the top of the page?

Nevermind, I'm sure the answer to those questions will be revealed in the pages to come.
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Ferris TaylorBest of luck on the trip, Ian and Dan. Are you starting on the Astoria side or the Ilwaco side? Pedal power to both of you!
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Julie MeyerCan’t wait to see you for dinner tomorrow night and wave you “off” Saturday on your journey.
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Younes GhanianGood luck guys! Hope you have a safe and wonderful trip and can’t wait to hear all the stories!
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Betta SwansonSo excited to follow along!!
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Mo SchaeferTo Max GordonGod Speed guys.
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