Yowza! Someone thought through the Colorado monsoon season factor well,
presuming they were seeking to maximize exposure to lightening. Why the
late starts? Viewership? Perhaps the organizer is a newbe to Colorado. The
good news is that at the higher elevations, hail is usually pea-sized.
Usual
Tuesday's stage travels between Aspen & Crested Butte over Kebler Pass. It
looks to be a wet day, let's hope with few lightning strikes & little to no
hail. The 11:10 AM start puts them over the pass in the early afternoon. Not
good...
Wednesday's stage, starting at 11:25, climbs over Monarch
Thanks, Jon! Now I know where to avoid Aug. 22. Grin. Terryall road is a
great road. Interesting it's now paved the whole way.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 4:23:28 PM UTC-6, Jon in the foothills of
Central Colorado wrote:
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> The Pro Cycling Chalenge starts tomorrow in Color