You never know what you'll get with a spring randonnée in Colorado. Last year it was hefty wind of the dust and tumbleweed variety. This year it was brisk wind not quite as dreadful, but chillier, with a few passing sprinkles from ominous clouds jetting out from the mountains.
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| Tammie Nakamura does her usual enthusiastic job of leading this populaire. |
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| Tammie fills in John Lien, who's on his first randonnée. |
Magically the stiff downslope westerly winds flipped around to push us up St. Vrain Road.
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| L-R Ben Staggs, Terri Gooch, JLE, George Thomas. Steve Le Goff photo |
Riders remember Steve's and Michelle's premium treats at the Berthoud control last year - alas, this time they're riding with the group.
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| Michelle Grainger - S. Le Goff photo |
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| Terri and George organize the Race Across Oregon and are ultra luminaries. Hopefully they can join us on more rides. - S. Le Goff photo |
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| JLE is enjoying the bracing weather and fine company. - S. Le Goff photo |
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| KC Heck is off to a good season start - here at the Lyons control. |
It's still breezy at the finish, but cheery nonetheless - hopefully a good harbinger for our spring season.
We saw a number of first-time riders, which is always a good sign. Thanks to everyone for coming out.
April is jam-packed with an event every weekend - our second populaire, followed by three different 200k brevets. Hope to see you there!
-jle
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