Miles: 62 Miles
Ride Time: 4 hours 3 minutes
Avg. Speed: 15.4 Mph
Total Climbing: 5402 feet
Work: 2217 kJ
Today was an easy ride from Durango to Pagosa Springs. We had to climb two passes with a total climb of 5402 feet. Since it snows here in Colorado they can not have the roads too steep so the climbing was not bad. Just a constant climb but Highway 9 in Saratoga is much tougher.
The weather called for rain and we were rained on for a couple miles. It did not last long and we dried out in no time as we climbed. Since the sun was blocked by the clouds for most of the way I think we were robbed of the fall colors. The Aspen trees have started to change their color.
We made it to Pagosa Springs by noon and in the afternoon I visited the Hot springs and sat in the 102 degree water. I dipped my feet into the river and felt refreshed.
Tomorrow is our longest ride of the trip, 140 miles. I will try to have a good meal tonight and a good night sleep.
Today’s photos at Flickr.
All Photo sets at Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhanke/collections/72157607429548840/
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