Colorado Last Chance 1200km
Randonnée
"Venture to Kansas"
Rocky Mountain Cycling Club
Randonneurs USA & Randonneurs
Mondiaux
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Colorado Last Chance 1200km
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Bob Dean's Report
Although I was unable continue past the race track, just east of Byers, on Friday evening, it was nonetheless a great experience. I was able to stay even with Hans on the first day, and then played leap-frog with Vincent and Theo for awhile on Friday. Starting in the rain three days in a row was a notable feature of this year's event. By Friday morning, I was so accustomed to riding in the rain, I did not think much of it. There was a great tailwind out of Atwood on Friday, which made the approach to Anton, CO much more enjoyable. A police officer stopped to talk with me in Oberlin, KS on Thursday evening, which I appreciated. And on Friday, at the Kansas, Colorado border, a woman stopped to offer me a ride to Wray, CO. I guess conditions were somewhat adverse. I have no distinct memory of riding from St. Francis to Atwood on Wednesday night. However I remember clearly, eating pizza and drinking V-8 at Atwood on Thursday, and getting a few hours sleep, in addition. I suppose if RMCC continues to run this event, I will keep trying. Its bound to have nice weather, at least once. - Bob Dean Bob rode the Last Chance in 2012, featuring a first day of driving rain in the 40's. - jle
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