Training for Salida

.....means lots of climbing. Saturday, Dugan and I caught up with a few of our teammates last weekend to ride from Lyons to Estes Park and back. A great day to be on the bike.

Data
Duration 5:04:35
Energy Expenditure 3621 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 45090 beats
Recovery -31 beats
Average Heart Rate 148 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 189 bpm
Average Speed 17.2 mph
Maximum Speed 49.8 mph
Distance 87.0 miles
Average Cadence 75 rpm
Ascent 6020 ft

Sunday, we hit Genesee for some of the best climbing around Denver. A shorter less intense day, but definitely enough to feel it in the legs. Check out this satellite map. You might even be able to see us cycling by next time....

Data
Duration 1:36:30
Energy Expenditure 1001 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 13425 beats
Recovery -39 beats
Average Heart Rate 139 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 166 bpm
Average Speed 14.8 mph
Maximum Speed 43.7 mph
Distance 23.7 miles
Average Cadence 69 rpm
Maximum Altitude 7360 ft
Ascent 2799 ft

On top of the world - 14,433 Feet

Doug, Rob, Phillip, me, and Jim

.....Or at least the highest point in Colorado. On July 20th, we set out to hike colorado's highest mountain, Mt. Elbert. It is one of Colorado's 53 (Some people say there are 58 total) mountains taller than 14,000 feet....e.g. 14er This was our annual trip to send off the Critical Care Specialty Resident and welcome the incoming resident. A good day with some good friends/co-workers. We made the 8.5 mile loop with 4.650 feet of climbing without casualties, and even made time to stop by the Rosie's Brew Pub in leadville for some good food and homemade brews....This brew pub claims it is the highest brewery in North America.....And I have found that beer tastes good at any elevation :)

Is there anyone clean in cycling?

Or are there just those who don't get caught?????? I have always been one to give a cyclist the benefit of the doubt. I know they spend hours and hours training their bodies to endure unbelievable pain and endurance.
I stood by Tyler Hamilton, when he said he didn't do it and got hosed. Now Floyd may be stripped of his Tour de France win???? Today they released that he not only had a high testosterone to epitestosterone ratio but had synthetic testosterone in his system. I guess I am just another naive sole hoping that my heros are truly that, and not dopers!

A Day on the Lake

John Justice showing off his moves on the Sky Ski at lake Jordan. Fun times at the lake and a chance to enjoy time with the family.