Day 9 -- Steamboat
Waited until 8am to head out, it was 50 degrees and sunny.
Headed south and east on highway 40. Beautiful morning!!
A mere 11 miles later I was atop the first pass of the day, elevation 9400 feet. About 40 degrees at the top, but resisted urge to put on chaps, and rode on with jeans, jacket, and hat.
After the pass, I rode a plateau with views like the one above. Chilly, but amazingly beautiful!
I rode 50 miles before reaching the first town., topped-off my tank there.
I was so enjoying my Rocky Moutain High--the sights and smells pines and spruce, the vibrant blue sky, the frsh air, and the gorgeous scenery!
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This is Lake Granby. Pretty nice!
Spent a little time relaxing and shopping in the town next to the lake. Especially enjoyed watching some folks rent sail boats, which is on my bucket list.
Rode back via Beyer's Gorge, which was a classic canyon with road, stream, and railroad track between rock cliffs. Very nice!
On the ride back, I tried to dodge the rain, but ended up riding in some showers, crossed Rabbit Ears Pass, ending-up back in Steamboat Springs feeling refreshed. Rode 190 miles today.
Tomorrow I head out for Delta, CO.
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