Via Hwys 115 and 50. 62 miles.
We've launched! We feel so fortunate to be doing something we have always dreamed of. Most people never achieve their dreams, mainly because they never get the opportunity to try to reach for the brass ring. We may or may not succeed in crossing the country in this way, but we feel very blessed that we've been given the chance to try.
The ride today was 62 miles, from our home in Colorado Springs to Pueblo (via Hwys 115 and 50, not the freeway). It was a little windy for about the first 30 miles but generally a very nice ride to Pueblo. Three of our friends from El Paso, Sergio Villa, Rex Adams and Bill Carter accompanied us to Penrose (a little over 1/2 way). A weird guy in a convenience store who looked like he may have just been released from one of the many penal institutions in the Canon City area asked us if we were on a hike. "Of course," I said "on our way to California." We saw a herd of buffalo, lots of groundhogs and some former squirrels (at least I think that's what they were) stuck to the pavement.
I will upload some pics from today.
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Steve and Penny,
ReplyDeleteSorry that I missed your launch although it appears you had good company enroute. Have a great adventure, with sunny skies and good tail winds. Stay away from the convicts and eat your vegtables.
ride on,
Dobber