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Brendan McMahon – Tales From the Ride

adminJune 17, 2018Events, Peak Pedaler, Peak Pedalers 2018, RTR News, Scenery

What an experience, amazing routes, safe and brilliant volunteers. I have done two previous multiday rides in Colorado and thought that I had seen most of what was to be seen, I have visited each start town before, but there was something about how routes were put together that were indeed unique. Miles melted away as much because of the ... Read More

Katrina Nowak – Tales From the Ride

adminJune 15, 2018Kids, Peak Pedaler, Peak Pedalers 2018, Photos, RTR News, Scenery, Uncategorized

Finally in Colorado! Less humid than Houston-yay! Less oxygen in the air –oh no! For me, Day 1 was an eye opener. Due to the change in altitude and pressure, all of the potato chip bags were super inflated. The long steep climbs with no break were definitely new, but I seemed to manage it okay. Then there was a ... Read More

The Christenson Family – Tales from the Ride

adminJune 15, 2018Peak Pedaler, Peak Pedalers 2018, RTR News, Scenery

Makenzie Day 1 went great, it was difficult but we had fresh legs and cranked up those passes that day. Day 2 is where the elevation/ under-training started to hit me. Between the altitude, dehydration and those INSANE rolling hills, by the end of the ride I was exhausted. But days 3 and 4 have gone really well! I’ve enjoyed ... Read More

Rick Fouts – Tales From the Ride

adminJune 15, 2018Peak Pedaler, Peak Pedalers 2018, Photos, RTR News, Scenery

I'm always a bit nervous about day one of any RTR tour, wondering if I will have difficulty with any of the various conditions that exist. Altitude, grade, distance and even the condition of my bike. Did I remember to bring everything? I managed to have all in order with the exception of bringing a pair of shorts for after ... Read More

Max & Maria – Tales From the Ride

adminJune 14, 2018Peak Pedaler, Peak Pedalers 2018, Photos, RTR News, Scenery

Here we are on day four of Ride the Rockies already! I almost don’t know where to start so much has happened. I can absolutely say I think this has been our best tour ever. It is awesome to see so many familiar faces. From the staff, to the hundreds of riders who return year after year. Good Samaritan House ... Read More

Kenyan Clarkson – Tales From the Ride

adminJune 14, 2018Kids, Peak Pedaler, Peak Pedalers 2018, Photos, Scenery, Weather

Today is day three of Ride The Rockies. Day one was rough but it was very fun. I saw a moose for my first time! I love the whole biking community because everyone is so nice and happy. Everyone loved our tandem. Unfortunately, my dad's knee was causing him pain so I had to lug him and our one million ... Read More

Training with the Christenson Family

adminJune 5, 2018Peak Pedalers 2018, Prep, RTR News, Training

Justin Christenson March, April, and May so far have allowed for some great riding days. In my previous Ride The Rockies experience, my training in May was wiped out by snow and rain. This year has been so pleasant. I have really struggled to get into biking shape again. I have not rode my road bike since the 2016 Ride … Read More

Training with Katrina

adminJune 5, 2018Kids, Peak Pedalers 2018, Prep, Training

My first few attempts to ride a bike around our neighborhood and a local 15 mile loop ended up with a few falls and scrapes, but I kept going. Next challenge: riding around other people! Tour de Houston in March was 60 miles, my longest ride so far. It went really well! I swerved a bit at first, but I ... Read More

Training with Rick

adminJune 5, 2018Peak Pedalers 2018, Photos, Prep, Training, Uncategorized

Training Notes: May 06- Lynx way is one of several connecting roads that create a challenging climb that we just call Mile High. I’m here grinding my way up on a hairpin reaching 18% in spots. The weather is in the low 40’s but dry, so we ride! The top of Brownie rewards us with a terrific view of the … Read More

Training with Kenyan

adminJune 5, 2018Kids, Peak Pedalers 2018, RTR News, Training

Hello! My name is Kenyan Clarkson, I am a thirteen year old girl training for Ride The Rockies. This is my first year, my brother’s third, my dad’s fourth and my Uncle David’s seventh time riding. This year we will be riding together. I’m so thrilled to get on the rode with Ride The Rockies. Training so far has been … Read More

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