"Farewell to Fall"; or, "Fall River Follies" -- Rocky Mountain National Park
Hello, Swift Riders:
Here's a plan for next Saturday --
Meet 7:00 AM, Vics, load bikes. Drive to Fall River Entrance Station, RMNP, a few miles above Estes Park.
Ride up Old Fall River Road to Alpine Visitors Center, near summit of Trail Ridge Road. Total climbing about 4,000', nine miles on hardpack dirt. I've ridden this twice in last two months on my road bike with medium tires and rims -- no trouble at all. Grade a little steep at times, say low-teens percent, but mixed with more mellow sections. Scenery will be glorious! Then, after snack at Visitors Center, a bit more climbing on Trail Ridge Road followed by big descent.
Cheers!
David
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