Sunday, August 31, 2008

Sun Aug 31st, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO -> Walden, CO

Every day that passes I have been wondering if we will see any more transam bikers, as we are getting late in the season. Today we met a biker from New York as we were breaking camp, on a recumbent bike. He claimed that since he was from New York, he would have no trouble sleeping near the train tracks. Of course, we couldn't put that to the test since he got a hotel room clear across town. I'm sure he slept just fine there.
Shortly after starting on our journey we ran in to an Australian couple (Scott and Liz) on their way to Kremmling. They liked to go about 45-50 miles in a day, but got on the road early, so I think they were enjoying their time.
After setting up camp in the city park in Walden, we saw two more bikers heading to setup camp there as well. Haven't talked to them yet, so more on them later.

Sat Aug 30th, Silverthorne, CO -> Hot Sulphur Springs, CO (60 miles)

Excellent russian food at the Stagecoach B&B. Shake'n'Burger in Kremmling was not as good as Five Guys, but better than one of the brewery burgers we had.

Fri Aug 29th, Breckenridge, CO -> Silverthorne, CO (20 miles)

Breakfast again at the Blue Moose Cafe, then headed downhill for the Pearl Izumi outlet in Silverthorne. We met another biker there, West-East, chatted for a while, then decided to get lunch. Since it was getting on, we decided to rest in Silverthorne and make Walden the following day. Much Law and Order ensued.

Thurs Aug 28th, Breckenridge, CO

Rest day. Had breakfast with Annette at Blue Moose Cafe, dinner at Backcountry Brewery in Frisco.

Wed Aug 27th, Breckenridge, CO

Rest day - had breakfast at the Crown Cafe, drank coffee, and enjoyed free wifi till the evening. Met up with John Forensic for dinner at the Dillon Dam Brewery.

Tues Aug 26th, Guffey, CO -> Breckenridge, CO (69 miles)

Crossed Hoosier Pass, the highest point on our trip and discovered that Guillermo's batteries were dead. Only camera phone photos. We met our first host from warm showers, Annette, when we arrived in Breckenridge. She was an amazing host - she let us stay two rest days! More to come:)