Ride the Rockies Bicycle Tour - 2004

Web Site:  2004 Denver Post Ride The Rockies

Overall 6-Day Route

Day one - Boulder to Estes Park

The tour began with a steep climb from Boulder at about 5,300' elevation, to Ward.  This point along the Peak To Peak Highway just above Ward is about 9,300' elevation.  The day began with heavy morning thunderstorm around 6:30 AM.  Lightning is unusual in the mornings in July.  The middle of the day was spectacular, but the afternoon turned quickly to heavy rain, hail and lots of lightning. 

Day Two

Estes Park to Granby via Trail Ridge Road Snowed Out, Road Closed!

Day two was a great disapointment for everyone.  Snowfall on Trail Ridge road overnight resulted in the Park Service decision to close the road for more than a day to all traffic.  It was reported that more than six inches of snow fell at the higher elevations.

Day Three

Granby to Steamboat Springs via Gore Pass

Day Five

Steamboat Springs to Frisco via Rabbit Ears Pass

Day Six