The Great Divide (NOBO)

Great Divide (NOBO) - Day #9 June 4, 2022 Abiquiu, NM to Horca, CO - 85 Miles Start 6:26 AM Finish 6:28 PM Total Duration 12:02 Moving Time 8:41 Stopped Time 3:21 Ascent 6656 Feet Descent 3920 Feet Tour Total 662 Miles Details at: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/92388171 I slept great last night in my tiny hut at Goldie’s Retreat on the River in Abiquiu. I had a bed and it was comfy. I slept in my silk sleeping bag liner with my inflatable pillow. There were a few blankets that I spread over top myself. The bugs had driven me crazy last night sitting out at the picnic table. They were all over my screen, and I reached a point where I couldn’t stand it anymore. My reports were caught up, and all of my devices (except for my rear light) were fully charged. I was at level one, and my rear spokes had been inspected and tightened. I woke up with the first light and it was time to get going. Andrew and Kim were up by the time I left. I started back up the hill on US 84 towards Abiquiu Lake. I ...

Great Divide (NOBO) - Day #10 June 5, 2022 Horca, CO to El Norte, CO - 72 Miles Start 7:09 AM Finish 6:49 PM Total Duration 11:40 Moving Time 9:09 Stopped Time 2:30 Ascent 6,105 Feet Descent 6,901 Feet Tour Total 734 Miles Details at: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/92387911 I slept great last night at Elk Creek campground. My tent was pitched in the grass, alongside the gravel, and I was near the bathroom building. I hung my cheese smelling tire repair kit from a hook next to the picnic table. I had strange funny dreams and stayed warm. I noticed some of the seams in the top of my tent were fraying. It would need to be repaired when I got home. It was chilly when I got up, and once on the road I had to pull over to put on my down sweater, long finger gloves, and glove liners. Once I got my clothing settled, I was comfortable riding a nice smooth gravel road alongside the roaring Conejos River. Everything around me was green and lush. I was unable to dictate with my long finger gloves an...

Great Divide (NOBO) - Day #11 June 6, 2022 Del Norte, CO to Luders Creek Campground, CO - 68 Miles Start 9:49 AM Finish 8:28 PM Total Duration 12:39 Moving Time 8:39 Stopped Time 3:59 Ascent 5597 Feet Descent 3443 Feet Tour Total 802 Miles Details at: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/92540112 It rained last night and I stayed dry and warm inside my tent at the city park in Del Norte. My bike was underneath a picnic pavilion, and all of my derives had been left out to charge. When I awoke, I was frustrated about loosing my reading glasses. I was also upset that the bike shop was closed on Mondays. I gave my rear wheel a look over and tightened a few spokes. I rode back to the brewery but they didn’t have my reading glasses. I then went across the street to Boogies for breakfast, where I ordered eggs over-easy with bacon, hash browns and a pancake, along with orange juice and coffee. I sat there until yesterday’s report was uploaded. I rode over to the Family Dollar and bought myself a new ...

Great Divide (NOBO) - Day #12 June 7, 2022 Luders Creek Campground , CO to Salida, CO - 86 Miles Start 7:14 AM Finish 6:45 PM Total Duration 11:31 Moving Time 8:17 Stopped Time 3:14 Ascent 4,037 Feet Descent 6,694 Feet Tour Total 888 Miles Details at: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/92590561 I slept well last night at campsite one at Luders Creek Campground. It got cold during the night and I was wearing my merino wool long underwear and had my down sweater wrapped over my feet. I was fully enveloped in my silk liner and sleeping bag, and slept in one position on my side for most of the night. I had pleasant dreams. Last night upon my arrival at the campground, I conducted a methodical set-up including hanging a bear bag. I had noticed bear scat on the road as I approached the campground. I enjoyed my bag of refried beans and even split open up the bag so that I could thoroughly lick the insides.  This morning the sun started streaming into my tent at 6 AM, and it was time to get up....