Today I rode sweep with Elizabeth into Loveland. After an early morning flat, it was a pretty quiet ride as we were taking in the scenery. As the day went on, it grew hotter and hotter and our good moods began to diminish. That is until, Elizabeth screamed and I looked up and I realized we could finally see the Rockies! It was such an amazing and overwhelming feeling. (Appropriately, a combination of "we're finally here, we did it" and "oh my god, we have to climb those starting tomorrow!")
Elizabeth and I - "she's a super sweep, super sweep, shes super sweepayyyy"
We met Steph and Bree at lunch and received news that the route as routed was a bit treacherous and trafficky so we opted to ride with Becca on the country route instead. It was still, indeed a bit stressful with semis and all, but from what I could hear from the others, it was FAR better than taking the highway everyone else came in on.
Loveland was a bit tough to ride into. It was rush hour on a Friday. The only thing worse than bumper to bumper rush hour traffic on a Friday is bumper to bumper rush hour traffic on a Friday on a bike. It really gives you a whole new awareness of drivers and raod rage...let's just say that!
Once we were actually in town, it was great. There was a huge lake at the foot of the mountains that was absolutely gorgeous. I am excited that we will be able to take a deep breath and settle here for a few days, as we are building in Loveland as well. Its always nice to not have to pack up for a day!
Loveland Lake, Loveland, CoAfter dinner we all headed out for a night of bowling to just relax and have fun. Who DOESN'T love Rock 'N Bowl any way? :)
Making use of the glow sticks Joel had mail dropped!
Thom and I at Cosmic Bowl!
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