Quote Originally Posted by shortleg0521 View Post
I hope to do this ride with Will .
I am going to be in my 70s and will need the strength of the young bloods to keep
me in the saddle.
Have been riding since 1965 and I feel this ride will be a good topper..
You will do this ride with me. You're a beast in the seat. You set the example for the young bloods to follow.



for some of the the rest who've not done a long ride... it's prudent to:

1. Pop a couple of Advil's or Ibuprofen's each day at the start of each leg.
2. Stay hydrated.

A 600-700 mile ride in one day can be done by anyone if they push it. Waking up the next morning and knowing that you are not even half way will test (some) of your mettle; if you have not done this type of riding. Throw in a little bad weather and...

Light at the end of the tunnel... that's where we are riding to. Colorado is beautiful. I miss the West (grew up in Scottsdale/Phoenix) back in the day... will be good to see the other half of the country again