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Poncha Pass and Salida, Colorado

There is the Travato on a hill on Poncha Pass – it is a level spot with a great view and the MINI Cooper is sitting behind it.
We walked a mile or so to O’Haver Lake which is quite pleasant. We hung out at the day use picnic tables but there is also a campground.
This aspen grove was quite dense and interesting.
This is the stone bridge for the turnoff to Marshall Pass road – 7 miles to the pass is a bit much for us to hike with the looming storm clouds.
Salida Fly In – a gorgeous morning and some very fine planes.
Some fun Russian nose art that we had not seen before.
The propellor is polished to such perfection that there are reflections!
Super Bee tail art – the nose looked like a cute smiling bumblebee.
Take off – we thought they were going to fly around in formation.
And maybe give us a bit of an airshow – but we didn’t see it.
There were also some beautiful old cars – this 1940 Buick in from Wyoming.
This was an original Colorado State truck that delivered the fish to stock the lakes – very nicely restored.
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Flying from Ft Collins, Colorado

Meet our pilot. These are our friends that got us the work/camp for the National Forest in Sabino Canyon. We visited them in Ft Collins and decided to take to the air. What a treat!
Longs Peak overlooking the valley.
It is getting smaller and more of the city is visible. Also a touch of Horsetooth Reservoir.
A lot of snow last week as we head towards Curt Gowdy State Park, Wyoming.
Isn’t it beautiful?!
Going over Red Mountain area – looking like a Topo map with the snow outlining the contours.
But you can see the red below the snow and the Cache la Poudre River in the valley.
Well these are just plain fun images of the snow patterns.
Of about 50 photos, these are the best.
I am not quite sure what I am looking at!
But very interesting patterns. A very pleasant ride over the terrain.

 

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USA Pro Cylcing Challenge Colorado 2015

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Summit county morning hike above Lake Dillon – hazy due to wildfires but great flowers and incredible views.
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We parked ourselves at Arapaho Basin Ski area for the cycling race finish line – great climb finish in front of the Jumbo Tron with a good local band providing music – could you ask for a better Colorado Day!
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The Peleton riders standing on their pedals for the finish line – they are so fast!
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Team BMC (overall best team) pulling in their yellow jersey rider, Taylor Phinney (overall best Colorado Rider, overall finishing #26). But today’s stage winner was Brent Bookwalter (overall 2nd podium finisher)

This is the Fifth year we have attended this race here in Colorado. We also went Sunday to see the finish in downtown Denver. Congratulations to Rohan Dennis for taking the podium as overall winner and King of the Mountain winner!

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2015 FIA Formula E Miami ePrix Grand Prix

Thanks to PAMM (Perez Art Museum Miami) and family who are members for this new Electric experience.

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The inaugural Electric Formula E in the United States – how green!
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The favorite Pit-girl next to one of the super quiet cars: FIA Formula E
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All you can hear are the cars braking – Oh! and some clueless DJ over-cranking the tunes. The Sounds of Silence are not an option in Miami…
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Mr. Race Fan and The hall of fame – with the current drivers 😉

 

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USA Procycling 2014 for 4th Year

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We have both been riding many miles this year and deserve to be on this podium in Colorado Springs…Henry has logged in over 2,300 miles and Pam over 1,400.
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Hey – here is our Jelly Belly team bus waiting for us at Vail.
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Watching George Hincapie’s last professional race at the USA Procycling Challenge Time Trail in Vail. No we did not take a selfie..
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Tom Danielson is in the yellow jersey today for the time trial. Did I mention how unseasonably cold and rainy it was? We skipped the podium and went right for some hot soup.
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It was so crowded we got one of the last parking spaces! Best for mini vehicles – flip up those mirrors.
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USA ProCycling 2013 for 3rd Year

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In front of the Peleton
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Fun optical illusion. Waiting for the time Trial in Vail.
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Tejay Van Garderen is last to ride in USA Procycling Challenge Vail Time Trial. We found a great little shaded spot we could watch a little hill climb and a turn. Still deaf from the cow bells…
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Who are those fans waiting at the podium for the riders to be bused back from the finish climb to Vail?
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Denver Criterium on Sunday from the curb by the Denver Art Museum. The riders do five loops around downtown.
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Feeling the speed as the riders go by…
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USA Pro Challenge Colorado’s Professional Bike Race 2nd Year

A fan waiting at the finish line in Colorado Springs on Friday to catch the riders coming in from Breckenridge
A fan waiting at the finish line in Colorado Springs on Friday to catch the riders coming in from Breckenridge

http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/route

Don't you wish you owned that bike?!!! We got up early to see the start Saturday in golden and then went up to downtown Boulder to watch the riders come through before the final ascent
Don’t you wish you owned that bike?!!! We got up early to see the start Saturday in Golden and then went up to downtown Boulder to watch the riders come through before the final ascent. We also got our picture in the Boulder Camera blog

http://dailycamera.smugmug.com/News/Pro-Cycling-Challenge-Stage-6/24961948_52NqfG/5

We got close to the start for the time Trial in Denver under wilting, scorching, unbelievable heat - but was great to be able to cheer on each rider and see them (and their bikes) up close. Good fun!
We got close to the start for the Time Trial in Denver Civic Center Park (with the professional photographers) under wilting, scorching, unbelievable heat – but was great to be able to cheer on each rider and see them (and their bikes) up close. Good fun!
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Utah Sights

Ready to do some MINI fun raising camping and hiking in Utah
Ready to do some MINI fun raising camping and hiking in Goblin State park
Caught in the narrow slot of Little Wild Horse Canyon
Caught in the narrow slot of Little Wild Horse Canyon
Gorgeous blue skies to hike White Canyon in Bridges National Monument
Gorgeous blue skies to hike White Canyon in Bridges National Monument
Admiring the petroglyphs and reflections under Kachina Bridge
Admiring the petroglyphs and reflections under Kachina Bridge
Cactus bloom in White Canyon area
Cactus bloom in White Canyon area
Awesome campsite near Bears Ears Pass
Awesome campsite near Bears Ears Pass
Enjoying the Panorama of Goosenecks State Park
Enjoying the Panorama of Goosenecks State Park
Moki Dugway!
Moki Dugway! Those are some serious Twisties!
Motoring towards Monument Valley
Motoring towards Monument Valley