Moffet, CO is at an elevation of about 7500 ft so it's obvious acclimation to the altitude is in order before undertaking any training rides. Although I'm itching to get out there and ride, ride, ride, I have been advised to take it extremely easy for the first few days and my training plan incorporates a lot of easy pace rides to reflect this. Even unloading things from the car and carrying heavy loads makes me more tuckered out than usual and of course it makes me feel out of shape. No use it getting altitude sickness and then being useless for the entire trip! Here is a pic from my 2nd ride around the ranch on the dirt roads - bliss!
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