Fun! Even better story with the log bridge. On Monday, July 22, 2013 2:37:12 PM UTC-4, Phillip Hathaway wrote: > > Just to prove I could do it and to leave a hectic week in Boulder behind I > decided to try an overnight camping trip with my Yves Gomez. As it happened > it turned into more of an s26o. The flatland campsites were all full so I > decided to head up the mountain where I knew I could find a nice site. Only > 20 miles away but 3000 feet up! The grade was very friendly for the first > 14 miles and I went at a leisurely pace. All was well though next time I > would make the basket a little lighter since I was fighting a floppy wheel > at slow speeds. The pitch increased significantly in the last 5 miles and I > did end up walking probably 3 of those miles but arrived before sundown. I > had a spot in mind but I had forgotten it involved crossing a fallen log > bridge across the creek. Probably won't choose that one next time but I > made it, though not before dumping the rear wheel cassette deep in the > drink. All the gear was dry however so I spent a pleasant night at 8500 > feet and after a leisurely couple of coffees and some strategic repacking I > walked out and up about a mile and then a much appreciated coast back to > town. Pictures prove it happened. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/flipvelo/sets/72157634746175045/
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