The Final Turn What a wonderfully emotional day. A fairly fast and normal ride through the rest of the Poudre Canyon. As I started south through Fort Collins, it began…

A Working Homestead I enjoyed seeing this ranch. The house was very much an original homestead that had been "modernized" over the years, decades and probably centuries. The outbuildings were…

I did not ride today. Although throughout this journey, I have encountered a lot of traffic at times, the day after the 4th of July did not appeal to me…

Have almost completed my ride across America, I find this 4th of July a day filled with reflections and emotions. It truly is a wonderful country we live in. We…

View Climbing Rabbit Ears Pass A truly breathless view from about two thirds the way up Rabbit Ears Pass heading east from Steamboat Springs. Or maybe I was breathless because…

Yampa Valley After leaving Craig, CO and doing a bit of climbing, the ride today took me into the Yampa Valley. Lush greenery, a blue river and a gorgeous day…

A View of the Road Travelled Atop one of the western foothill side climbs, I realized that the foothills on the western side of the Colorado Rockies are much different…

Morning in Eastern Utah It was a cool morning. I found a stillness and peacefulness in the buttes and mountains to come. Still a solitary feeling like through the basins…

Lost House Ranch Our accommodations last night were at the Lost Horse Ranch outside of Fruitland. Wonderful hosts. Rustic yet clean and cozy. No need to close and lock the…

A Gorgeous View After many days of peddling through the desert basins of Nevada and Utah, what a refreshing view looking back after a long (13mile) climb. Although longer, it…