Durango, CO

We've climbed over 15000' in 240 miles from Grand Junction to Durango. Three passes today - one over 11,000' and the other two over 10,500'. But, when you go up, you come down - and the down hills have been FUN. It makes it all worth while. The weather has been great and the scenery spectacular.

I'm really impressed by the number of accomplished riders on this trip. There are four past solo winners of the RAAM (ride across America), three of which are women. Another woman rider holds the world record in the hour ride - how far you can ride in one hour on a velodrome track. One guy has done 7 Iron Man competitions. Almost everyone has done a breve where you ride 1200 km in 90 hr. I am truly the neophyte on this ride. But, I'm keeping up with pack without problem.

The internet is very slow tonight so I cannot post any pictures. Tomorrow - New Mexico!