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Pikes peak; anyone been there?
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Been many years now. Don't discount the thinness of the air when you start walking around up there. You'll think you're fine sitting in the saddle of your bike, but as you walk to the visitors center, your head will likely spin and you may well stagger and even fall.
If they still use the water trucks to bring water up, try racing it. I'm sure it's even faster now. I couldn't shake it off my tail. We got to the top and I wanted to see just what that thing had. Driver laughed and flipped up the nose. Stacked blowers on a V16 Detroit. I didn't feel so bad about not escaping it then.
If they still use the water trucks to bring water up, try racing it. I'm sure it's even faster now. I couldn't shake it off my tail. We got to the top and I wanted to see just what that thing had. Driver laughed and flipped up the nose. Stacked blowers on a V16 Detroit. I didn't feel so bad about not escaping it then.
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..... here's the new entry point in Cascade, it's the last stop to get the first aid gear that'll keep you alive till rescue teams arrive after an attack
........ oh right, april fools was YESTERDAY....... never mind.
............. enjoy the ride .............. and watch those switchbacks !
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I've been several times,used to go to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb,but have not been since it's been paved all the way.The view is worth the trip even though the weather can be a challenge.It can be a dangerous ride so watch yourself,no guard rails and the drop offs are scary.Use to you could see a couple of old cars that went off and could not be retrieved,don't know if they are still there.
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We go to Colorado every June and ride for a week or so all over the state. It's best to do the 12,000 footers after you've been there for at least 5 days. That way your body is getting used to the higher altitudes. It will lessen the dizzy effect once you're on those high peaks. Be careful on Mt Evans. Once you near the top there are 10 really tight switchbacks on that very narrow road. Even bicycles have a tough time on them.
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Here's a link to some information on Pikes Peak. http://www.pikes-peak.com/Attraction/22.aspx It is $10 per person Dec 1 to Apr 30 (wouldn't recommend riding that time of year, although April may be okay depending on weather pattern). May 1 to Nov 30 is $12 per person. They do offer a $2.00 per person active military discount with ID. Daylight hours only and those hours vary more frequently and they will close in poor weather.
Some info on Mt. Evans: http://www.mountevans.com/
Some info on Mt. Evans: http://www.mountevans.com/
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Rode up it this last August, the ride up was not very fun with all of the mini vans pretty much coming to a halt trying to navigate the switchbacks!!! Slow moving baggers at that altitude is not a lot of fun. The ride down was a lot more enjoyable. As people have already stated, hot at the bottom and chilly at the top, altitude up there can take a toll even on the young men!!
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