Ride the Rockies - Latest Comments

Re: Looking back…on Ride the Rockies 2011

TJ — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:50:52 -0000

Anyone looking for a nice clean king or queen hot tub room after the race in Fort Collins should check out the Gueat House Suites at 433 East Mulberry, Fort Collins. 970-393-9000 is the telephone number. A great way to relax after the rideside access is available to most rooms. Right on I-25...Odell's just down Mulberry about 2.5 miles. Offering special rates for RTR riders and families etc. Don't miss a relaxing night after the long race in these hot tub rooms.

Re: On the road to Edwards

ingrid — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:38:50 -0000

Hi Lauren.... Do you mean the bridge photo? I think they changed the order of the layout since. Just let me know which one you're referring to, and I'll see what I can do...

Re: RTR the best place for love and chain rings

RTR cyclist — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:38:16 -0000

Hi Nona,

I have to add that the man/woman ratio was also a perk for us fluffy married women - I haven't been hit on that much since college. It was an ego-booster, especially since I thought my legs looked like sausages in those bike shorts. I'm convinced that wheezing turned them on. I had to wonder about all that "compression" though, and whether their bark was bigger, so to speak, than their bite. Some of you single ladies will need to do that experiment.

Re: On the road to Edwards

Lauren — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:54:29 -0000

Ingrid - I think I may be one of the riders in the photo - the first one on the right in this online version (second in the print version Tuesday). Could I possibly get a copy of this photo zoomed so I can see and possibly send to my mom?

Re: Day 6: ‘I’m d-d-d-done’

Dawg — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:25:31 -0000

How do you get into the RTR every year? After my first RTR 4 years ago, I have yet to be selected again by the lottery system.

Re: Day 6: ‘I’m d-d-d-done’

ad303 — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:35:00 -0000

Congratulations on your ride. Now.please reveal the real cyclist's secret. How do people keep getting picked every year? I've been picked twice out of six tries, my wife was picked once out of five.

Re: Day 6: ‘I’m d-d-d-done’

facebook-1629816499 — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:14:50 -0000

This has been fantastic! Great job, Ingrid. Thanks for giving a couch potato like me the vicarious thrill of participation.

Re: Weariness and wonder

ingrid — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:44:47 -0000

i remember that hail, both on monument and Grand Mesa!

Re: Day 6: ‘I’m d-d-d-done’

Neil P — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:44:23 -0000

Ingrid, your postings have been models of graceful writing: I've enjoyed every one. And your photos have been superb. Good Job!

Re: Dirt and dirty tricks

ingrid — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:43:45 -0000

jwb, no need to apologize for them — we have our own versions in Boulder, throwing tacks down before the triathlons and road races. They're everywhere; thankfully, the good people far outnumber the brainless ones. We had a blast in Crested Butte!

Re: Dirt and dirty tricks

jwbchewey — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:23:08 -0000

As a CB resident may I be the first to apologize for the idiots who decided to try and ruin your ride. Unfortunately we have some rather bizarre and less then intelligent folks living here. They pulled the same crap last year at the Fat Tire Week Chainless race.

Re: Weariness and wonder

Tabby Lei — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:46:05 -0000

still wish I can be there despite the wind. beats the hail from last year:)

Re: Day 3: Tough day, but great views

LH — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:16:00 -0000

mmmm Nutella

Re: Weariness and wonder

chadgibbons — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:21:25 -0000

Go ahead and throw tantrums to the badly behaved riders. Being called out on their behavior is the only way they'll change. Note: huffing & puffing on hills counts as a "passing" I think :)

Re: Day 1 – What a Gem

LH — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:37:45 -0000

Woot!

Re: Dirt and dirty tricks

Rjacque2 — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:10:08 -0000

Sounds like quite the adventure. I wish we could be with you!

Re: We heart Crested Butte – the ROTH team

Maria Uspenski — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:59:12 -0000

Has Alex Uspenski ever worn wing tips?! I'd have to say... no.

Re: That’s so tacky

Maria — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:45:41 -0000

Seriously??! I was wondering why the disproportionate number of people fixing flats on the way up to the Reservoir, as the Crested Butte area isn't known for thorns... that IS tacky!

Re: A new perspective on RTR

niteshift — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:48:05 -0000

riding then blogging? you need some yak butter for your fingers.

Re: We heart Crested Butte – the ROTH team

Billg — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 02:51:57 -0000

Is Alex Uspenski wearing wing tips?

Re: gregolson06111_bus

Mom (Mary) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:50:17 -0000

Go Ian!

Love Mom and Dad

Re: Highs and Lows

Velo5280 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:15:01 -0000

30,100 according to my Garmin.

Re: Highs and Lows

Pinarellorider — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:02:59 -0000

Loved the pancakes. Does anyone know how to get in touch with ?JKF Catering which made the awesome cheese quesadillas? We want to hire them for a party and cannot find any contact info?

Re: Highs and Lows

Mary — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:52:57 -0000

We loved having the RTR folks coming through Ouray. What a treat for them to be here and for us to have blue sky all at the same time. You all blessed us with your joy in what you were doing. Great accomplishment for those that were able to do the whole ride from Ouray to Durango. No easy feat. M Cockle - Ouray

Re: We all wonder whether we’re cut out for this

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:56:14 -0000

Congrats on making it! I wasn't too happy at the end of that day either, but my attitude got 100% better after the first few miles the next day.