Category Archives: Training Diary

McLain Flats

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Al

I’ve been going hard for ten days straight now, and I knew I couldn’t do another long ride. So I concocted a new route for myself Continue reading →

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Ashcroft/Castle Creek

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Al

Castle Creek – the road to Ashcroft and beyond – is the poor country cousin to its neighbor Maroon Creek, one valley to the west. The scenery is not quite as spectacular, with the climax peaks at the end of the road merely stunning, rather than jaw-droppingly world-class. But for pure cycling pleasure, this may be the better route. Continue reading →

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Maroon Creek Road

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Al

The Maroon Bells. An iconic mountain cluster, rising nearly 5,000 feet straight up from the end of the road, framed in a U-shaped glacier carved valley so that even a blind photographer could take a perfect picture. Continue reading →

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Lower Roaring Fork Rides

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Al

Like the braids of a river delta flowing to the sea, myriad routes lead from Basalt to Glenwood Springs.
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Independence Pass

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Al

This is not a ride I recommend doing as part of Ironman training six weeks before a race. But since I did it yesterday, and since some campers might want to do it “because it’s there”, I’m including a route … Continue reading →

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Fryingpan Road

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Al

The second in a series of route descriptions intended for riders in the Roaring Fork Valley. Continue reading →

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Snowmass-Capitol Creek

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Al

EIGHT people have signed on for the First Annual Endurance Nation Aspen Fall Training Week, or some such title. So I’ve decided to get serious about route descriptions… Continue reading →

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Now, I’m Training

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Al

Racing (and training hard, to race hard) requires a very tough mindset. In the past few weeks, I’ve found that place again. Continue reading →

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It’s July Already!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Al

Without the exercise, my brain just goes into some kind of hibernation mode, characterized by a trend towards sloth and depression. So for the past 4 days, I’ve been spending a lot of time watching the Tour de France on TV. Continue reading →

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Race Rehearsal # 2

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Al

Totally tri-geek post, full of numbers and abbreviations. Read at your peril. Continue reading →

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