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Michelle and Steve celebrate summiting Stove Prairie with a snowball:
Greg climbs Stove Prairie strongly, though he begins to feel the 7,500 ft. elevation towards the top.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUjcM8aEbF71YsJHm7Qi9A2BnTLv8ydQ9wlqJ1L0p6AJFlpERqehm9C8xQ7JLsEybTCm1_IqrFtUQsNtnkQlDQ5vaEMmmLMlJccvOnKTYWnDrYxt7eXn-2aFU1oJiKeZoh03aDBBMkbI/s320/20090509-stove-prairie-greg.jpg)
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After descending Stove Prairie, the Deer sail down scenic Poudre Canyon:
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At the Kersey checkpoint, it was time to don the reflective gear:
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Sunday morning bode a thoroughly wet and chilly time:
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Michelle and Steve head into the blustery rain:![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ__YsjGK0fU1SpCPkoftKLJAqqO_D78DPcMERxH4BMe2I3-yR4D_0ERtcyX7OQHTSNAIyGJYUDsulvcSfnTx4tz9vU7mSUJy3Rid7OL2e70_SmqBFNnwEmC5v8Q8vq3gkbWZCfs3atec/s320/Fleche+09+051-+rain+michelle+steve.jpg)
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And Catherine bundles up appropriately:
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The nautical decor at this Boulder convenience store seemed especially fitting:
Despite the weather, the rainjacketed Deer seem happy as clams at the finish:
Traditionally, teams gather for breakfast near their destination. Here Greg and Catherine dig into the après flèche reward of a hearty Italian breakfast at the Blue Parrot in old town Louisville:
Thanks to all the Deer for making this flèche a memorable, smooth, and fun ride! Bon appetit!
You can see more at Greg Courtney's slide show. Sound like fun? Maybe you'd like to form or join a team next year!
-jle
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