[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-16 Thread ascpgh
Very good. Not at all about turning about before summiting, but rather having a complete assessment of the objective that includes the valuable retreat with assets intact. In the late '80s, my friend and I saw a sign at Lake San Cristobal, near Lake City, CO, that proclaimed Silverton 27

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-16 Thread Iron Rider
Inspiring report, great pictures. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread David Spranger
That sounds and looks wonderful. You have given me another reason (as if I needed anymore) to get out to CO sometime soon. David Charlotte (flatland), NC On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 4:08:43 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: My brain was a no-go yesterday and I was reflecting on how there is

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread Deacon Patrick
Sounds great, Tim and Dave. Let me know and hopefully the ride elves will all come together. Just be forewarned that my brain requires special preparation on your part to get you as scent-free as possible. I was really looking forward to trying this because it is paved and I don't ride much

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread George Schick
My hat's off to all of you who attempt this sort of thing. As I mentioned in a previous post, we visited my son and his family in Colo Springs at the end of September and drove up Pike's Peak. When we got to the top I walked around feeling light headed and my wife complained of chest pressure

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread Ron Mc
very nice photos. On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 3:08:43 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: My brain was a no-go yesterday and I was reflecting on how there is no substitute for being out riding or running or camping. Nothing approximates and one of those things, let alone the combo of

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread Deacon Patrick
You're right, George. Hypoxia is a challenge to avoid when exerting one's self at altitude. Whenever I'm running or biking a steep climb, I pray the rosary silently in my head. If I lose my place, I know I need to exert myself less. I back off a wee bit and then the meditation of the rosary

Re: [RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread Patrick Moore
Good story, great ride, and all the more so since it was done single speed (or at least, non-handlebar-mount-gear-switcher). Waaay back about 1972, when I used to ride a lot further and faster as a 16-17 year old than I do now as a disappointed 59-year-old, I'd be overtaken by the Jesus prayer in

Re: [RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread Deacon Patrick
Aye. I use the Jesus prayer on the climbs that I know don't push my capacity (I suspect this one will always push my capacity!). Both are beautiful ways to enter contemplative bliss when climbing and simply find yourself miles further on your way. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado
Well Done Patrick! You are the MAN! You will appreciate it the next time without wind and snow. It will be more manageable.That wind flowing over the snow had to have been cold. Maybe next time I'll join you.:) Jon On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 2:08:43 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: My

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ha! We'll see, Jon. The wilds love to throw extra fun our way, in many forms. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-15 Thread Kelly
That is so so kewl. I was in Colorado Springs and went to ride up and when I got to the toll booth they said we couldn't ride up. Great to see they changed the rules... this may be worth the 12 hour drive to go ride it. Thanks for the ride report Kelly On Wednesday, October 15, 2014