Happy Birthday America!
Something equally exciting, however, is that I completed my first century ride today (Over 100 miles)! Our ride from Steamboat, Colorado to Breckenridge, Colorado was absolutely beautiful. In my opinion, it was the most beautiful ride so far on the trip. We had a steep climb to start off the morning, but it was followed by a nice long downhill stretch in which we could recover. After the initial climb, the scenery was green pastures amongst the rolling hills. If you would like to see some of the pictures just check out the link on the right.
When we completed the day, we noticed that we were staying at an amazing place for lodging! The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center was on the side of the mountain next to the ski slopes and a beautiful lake. Not only was the placement crucial, but the accommodations inside were absolutely great. Almost all of the riders got their own bed with clean sheets and towels provided (a great luxury).
For dinner, we made our way to the Country Boy Mine where we received a tour and amazing BBQ. Bruce Rogers’ Family sponsored the dinner and tours for the team. (Bruce Rogers’ company, KRG Capital, is the largest sponsor of the entire trip) – He also was the founder of the event over 20 years ago.
To finish off the day, we made our way down to the town to watch the fireworks and celebrate the 4th. I have to admit that they weren’t as great as Pittsburgh’s fireworks show but it was definitely entertaining. After an eventful day, we made our way back to lodging to get some rest.
Tomorrow we head to Empire Colorado!
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