Since leaving Boulder we have been riding through some amazing mountains. I know I complained a lot while touring the Appalachians, but the Rockies are nothing like this. The grades are not nearly as steep. They are long, that's for sure, but the gradual increase makes the ride much easier. I did have a bit of a struggle adjusting to the altitude changes. At 11,312 feet above sea level, I felt a bit short of breath and light headed as we neared the peak of Monarch Pass, our first pass through the Rockies.
I was hoping that our descent would be like flying. Not so. The wind resistance and the fact that our bike bags act like sails, slowed us down significantly. It was still a lot of fun though. Hands down, Colorado has been the highlight of this trip in terms of landscape. It is amazing out here.
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