Another day under our Camelbacks… and what a day it was. Right out of the start line we rode along the highway (closed for TransRockies) and onto a dirt road. On the first descent one of the racers ahead of us took a terrible fall; we dIdn’t wItness It, but we dId see hIm lyIng lIfeless In the grass- hIs teammate and several other racers by hIs sIde. (Here’s a photo taken from the TransRockies website of hIs mangled helmet.)

Fortunately he walked away from the crash. (This is why we wear helmets!!!) It was a rough morning. (Ours wasn’t as bad as the above racer, but it was a slow start.) Placement wise, we hung in with the same result as day 1. Not the day we had hoped for… but tomorrow is another ride (and we have 5 more to go). Last night’s recovery was enough to give me well rested legs. Tonight, we set Jeff up with a more “normal” recovery habit… beer. Our orIgInal thinking was that hydrating, without beer, was the way to go. But this guy may ride better after a good brew. (The 30 minute massage and a dip in the river may help too.)

We’ve met some amazing people here- locals and individuals from around the World. One couple from Calgary has offered us their guest room on Friday, which we’ll probably take them up on.

The mountains here are amazing. The riding is phenomenal. The people are friendly. And the bears… well… there are bears.

Today we rode up on an elk. Who knew those creatures were SO darn big!! Fortunately… no bears yet, bur we’re prepared. (Thanks to James & Daisy for their borrowed bear horn and popper.)
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