Ride the Rockies - Latest Comments

Re: RTR Day 6: The End of the Road

Bob Fairlane — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:23:59 -0000

PS. A lot of electric bikes have limited range, so the riders pedal most or all the time unassisted, then use the juice to aid when they are tired or slowing up. And pedaling a heavy bike with a dead battery is a real workout. Check out Endless Sphere and see what you're missing. More bikes is better: I have one for everything, racing, commuting, sight seeing, etc.

Re: RTR Day 6: The End of the Road

Bob Fairlane — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:20:15 -0000

Electric bikes are great! Ever think maybe the guy wasn't a "cheater" but just riding a bike, not worried about impressing you with his TDF training, but just enjoying transportation? Maybe he has joint problems from a cycling injury or pounding out thousands of miles a year, and that's the only way he can ride now. Or maybe he just likes it! I've endured road snobs while riding my motor assisted bike, and you know what? I have 2 road bikes! Well, 3 if you count the one with the engine. Another human on a bike instead of car. Celebrate!

Re: A bike jersey will have to do

Chicagodave@comcast.net — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:29:16 -0000

With George Hincapie a drug user I hope the RTR will not be using his jersey's

Re: RTR Day 4: A rocky road for some

Roger Lynn — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:47:44 -0000

Gotta say I liked the dirt on this year's RTR. It was different, at times challenging but did give it a special feel. We didn't have weather (which could have made some of that dirt unrideable (hmmm, spell check does not find this as a word) so it was nice to have something we could say was different to all those who have come before and will come after. The 'Aspen Dirt' was fun because we had a pack of strong cyclists on the path, all together riding it and we starting to call it Rockies Roubaix. The Fremont Pass section of chewed up asphalt was probably for me worse than the dirt, but only because car tires were throwing it up in our faces. The section from Ute Pass was challenging yes, and required attention to prevent a sudden unscheduled dismount, but once you got the hang of it I would have to call it fun. But I am also the kind of person who found 18 days kayaking down the Grand Canyon in winter without a hot shower fun, or who used to go by the mantra, 'If you aren't scared, you're not having fun'.

Re: A truly special finish for Special Olympics cyclists

Fred Muller — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:01:17 -0000

Please accept my congratulation to a fabulous group of athletes who performed something 99% of the US population could not accomplish. My salute also goes to Jim Job who did what few folks do; facilitate the training and progress that bring these athletes up to such a world class level.

Keep the success going.

Fred Muller

Re: RTR Day 5: Trust and taking the high road

Ingrid Muller — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:31:42 -0000

Thanks so much! It's been a fantastic week...

Re: Day 3: Beaten by a prego

Fred Muller — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:20:13 -0000

A blog with real class!

Well written. Praise where you thought it appropriate.
A fantastic performance on your part also, showing others that you can play a lot of strong hands with the tough cards you have been dealt.

Keep it going!!

Fred Muller

Re: RTR Day 5: Trust and taking the high road

McIntosh, Ruth — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:00:48 -0000

Great writing! Have loved your blogs this week.

Re: Day 4: Enough Already!

Terry — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:13:13 -0000

93 miles, wow. It made my butt hurt just reading it.

Re: Ride the Rockies course should change for final leg because of High Park fire

Jen Lesea — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:45:06 -0000

So what is the deal? Its only 2 days away, and Bike Tour of Colrado have decided on an alternative for their last day which is 9 days away...
Inquiring minds want to know!

Re: Day 3: 83 miles of dirt, sweat and tears

COJeannie — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:53:10 -0000

As noted in my comment to the blogger, I know 5 of the riders, and they've been training for MONTHS on mountain passes. Chill out.

Re: Day 3: 83 miles of dirt, sweat and tears

COJeannie — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:52:04 -0000

Note to Gern -- I know 5 of the riders, and they've been training up and down passes on the Front Range for months. So, chill. Ingrid, I'm glad to know I'm not the only person sick of Rocky Mountain High. I'm a Native Girl, born & raised, and I cringe whenever someone blasts it out. I remember its release and how I felt then, before Colorado became too cool for words. Now that everyone's moved here, I've lost the love -- for the song, not my home. Sounds like Pancake Guy is a prince. Keep on eatin'!

Re: Day 3: 83 miles of dirt, sweat and tears

McIntosh, Ruth — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:37:50 -0000

Thanks so much for your article. I love reading these blogs to get an idea of what this is like for my son on his first RTR. Keep hanging in there!

Praying for safety and good health for all.
Ruth McIntosh, Pekin, IL

Re: Day 3: 83 miles of dirt, sweat and tears

Gern — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:25:14 -0000

Perhaps if people trained for this ride, it wouldn't be such an issue.

Re: Freedom at Last: Carbondale to Leadville via Independence Pass

Whitney — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:45:46 -0000

Great writing! I almost felt like I could imagine the view, taste the brats and Dr Pepper, and jump in one of those photos with you, Lucas McCain!

Re: Ride the Rockies Day 2: Happy Attitude Adjustment Day!

COJeannie — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:38:40 -0000

If Mother Nature in all her glory can't fix it, it can't be fixed. You've always responded to the beauties of this wonderful place, and it's great to know that Rick and the other attitude adjusters brought you back into the Zone again.

Re: Ride the Rockies Day 2: Happy Attitude Adjustment Day!

McIntosh, Ruth — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:33:27 -0000

Great article! Thanks so much.

Praying for safety and good health for all!
Ruth McIntosh, Pekin, IL

Re: Video: Day 1 of Ride The Rockies Featured Stunning Scenery

Mcintoshtr — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:28:38 -0000

Thanks for the update Jim. My 23 year old son, Nathan, is on his first RTR and you are giving me a good understanding of this trip.

Praying for safety and good health for all!
Ruth McIntosh, Pekin, IL

Re: Ride the Rockies Day 2: Happy Attitude Adjustment Day!

Letty — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:56:22 -0000

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Re: Ride the Rockies Day 2: Happy Attitude Adjustment Day!

Jonathan — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:12:14 -0000

Loved the blog, Ingrid! I used to go to a 7AM meeting in Denver called Attitude Adjustment. I liked that you counted your AA's, because in my experience we need to play an active role in finding them. They're there, we just have to gather them in....or not. You guys rock!!!

Re: Ride the Rockies Day 2: Happy Attitude Adjustment Day!

Ingrid — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:28:14 -0000

There are some things I miss about it (did it for the first four tours), and some things I don't. Our friend is camping, and said Sunday night the sprinklers went on and doused half the campsite. Then there are barking dogs, local kids who like to do repeated drive-bys and scream at the campsite at 3 am... no, I don't miss camping.

Re: Ride the Rockies Day 2: Happy Attitude Adjustment Day!

Joe — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:34:35 -0000

Camping is tough, but makes for a better experience!

Re: RTR day 1: The healthy way to Hotchkiss

COJeannie — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:33:49 -0000

Wow.. I didn't know there were smoking-approved hotel rooms left, but then I hang with the same types that you do. No amount of cleaning can scrub the smell out of the walls and carpet. I hope you slept well in spite of the odor and am looking forward to the next post.

Re: The dirty little secrets behind Ride The Rockies

COJeannie — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:16:07 -0000

Not a wuss to start the Ride fresh from the shower and the complimentary "continental breakfast" -- cold bagels & so-so coffee hardly counting as nourishment. Wondering at what stage you'll be opting for a foot soak and pedicure!

Re: Video: Day 1 of Ride The Rockies Featured Stunning Scenery

Fred Muller — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:58:49 -0000

Jim, I bet that was an unbelievable experience for your SO athletes. Their inner reaction must have been "Wow, this world can be super fantastic".

Taking a week of your time and making the changes you must have needed to facilitate your athletes is one fantastic contribution to a group who certainly need to experience what God created for them and us.

Good luck and safe travel to all of you this week.

Fred Muller