Day 4 started rainy and grim—while we drove to Fort Collins from our home base in Castle Rock. As we drove along the raging white waters of the Cache La Poudre River, and up the Poudre Valley, we were worried it would be gray and rainy for our first mountain route as well. But our spirits soared as we climbed in altitude and rose into brilliant sunshine at the summit of Cameron Pass.
Starting just west of the shores of Joe Wright Reservoir, we went down the west side of Cameron Pass into the very fertile ranch land of North Park. While the head wind was fairly stiff, Bryan and his father Steve, enjoyed the amazing views of Rocky Mountain National Park and Rabbit Ears Pass in the distance. The high prairie was in full bloom—and the the bovine residents of the area lazily watched as the pink and black clad riders whiz by them.
After a brief break in Walden, Bryan's mom Wendy got on her bike and rode several miles with Steve as Bryan cheered her on. The day ended with a grand total of 52 miles ridden, 1021 cattle passed and the most gorgeous mountain scenery we could've hoped for. We are truly blessed to be living in Colorado. Day 5 is next...Rabbit Ears Pass...