Thursday, May 27, 2010

Day 25: We flew like a butterfly, it stung like a bee

83.0 miles. Averaged 13.0 mph. We slept in and had a delicious breakfast. Then we made it up to Monarch Pass lickity split. It was another sunny, warm day. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Of course at 11,312 ft we were both pretty chilly, especially on the ride down. As we were riding into Salida, CO a car drives by and a women pops her head out and yells,"yeahhh, you guys made it!" it was Julie and Vince who we had met back at a Subway in Blanding, UT. Haha. Small world. Great seeing you guys again! We made it to campground just before Cotopaxi, CO. There's a river nearby that is fast and cold but very refreshing. One last climb tomorrow then we're almost out of the woods/mountains and into tornado country. Shout out to Avis and Benjamin who we met just before Monarch Pass today. They were riding the opposite direction on a tandem bicycle. Can't believe you guys made it over that pass, that's awesome, keep it up! Enjoy the rest of your trip, it was great meeting you guys!

Don't pet the bobcat!

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  1. AnonymousJuly 12, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Michael, thanks for the letter,and pictures, great. Happy you both made it. How can I send you an e-mail? This is Herman, your host in Ellington, Mo. Listed on "warmschowers.org", and now, thanks to several people like you, back on with "adventure Cycling Association" listed as an addenda. better then nothing. Keep it up, Gop bless you all, Herman

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