As I mentioned, I am taking a rest day in Denver.
Here are the latest statistics of the ride so far:
Miles Traveled: 2521
Highest Elevation: 12,095 ASL
Crossed Continental Divide: 7
National Parks: 5
National Monuments: 3
State Parks: 6
Bike Path Miles: 147
Flat Tires: 3
Note: in 1987, I did a cycling tour in New Zealand. I did not keep a record of the total miles I traveled, but I always said it was around 2,500 miles in total.
Now passing the 2,500 mile mark, I am going to say this is now “officially” the longest bicycle trip I have taken.
Also, I will not be crossing the Continental Divide anymore times. I am in the Mississippi and eastern drainages for the rest of the trip.
Does your computer track the cumulative elevation climbed? That should be a huge number!
Computer? My bike computer is my wrist watch……. I figure my daily mileage from maps and mile posts along the road.
WOW your moving right along and sounds like your having fun too. Great that there are people to see along the way. You have conquered many mountains ⛰ I’d be dead long time ago. Onward to more adventures and making memories. Be safe ✌️