
After about 2 years off the bike (with an occasional failed attempt to get back at it), I’m back on with renewed interest and desire.
Long story short, one word actually: divorce. Pretty much put all of life on hold.
That’s enough about that.
After that long dark period, I’ve landed in Colorado, South of Denver in a beautiful valley looking at the front range. It’s basically not possible to not want to get out on the bike. This is what I look at every day.

Goodbye tree-lined, sea-level, country roads; Hello open road, mesas, mountains and altitude
So riding in Colorado is a whole new game. In Massachusetts I lived at 127 feet above sea level. In Colorado, 6600 ft. I can’t say that I have ever felt altitude sickness, thankfully, but I’m feeling very out of shape climbing the hills around here. And I’m going to blame altitude, okay?

That’s from my ride yesterday. 20 miles, over 2000 feet of climbing. Down there in the valley is home, and I’m heading back. This is the start of a 2 mile descent of 5-10% (which I also climbed on the way out.) Going down was more fun. Or terrifying since I peaked at 45 mph.
That’s enough of this re-intro post, though I’m truly feeling like a noob again. Here’s yesterday’s ride on Strava. Why not follow me?
Welcome back to the saddle pal! 2 wheels can cure all that ails ya. I’ve never ridden near Denver but I have it on excellent authority there is some great cycling there!
Thanks Tony. Glad to be back.
It’s great that you are back to posting.
Hi Scott, I was searching Austin bike blogs and yours came up., but now your a mile high. Good for you! I also have a blog I’d be grateful for you checking out and giving me tips, if you’re so inclined. Particularly the latest one coming out today. Thanks and keep riding, and writing. Go meet Paul Brekus if you haven’t already, he rides a high-wheel (penny farthing).
Hey thanks. I’ll check out your blog.