June 19, 2024
Day 49 - Still climbing
I am in Fairplay at an elevation of 9,948 feet. Tomorrow I go up and over Hoosier pass at 11,542. The gradient averages 2.5% which is not too steep but the air is mighty thin. How thin?
I live at 600 feet above sea level and air is 20.5% oxygen. At 10,000 feet air is only 14.3% oxygen and at the top of Everest (29,000 feet) air is only 6.9% oxygen. I can certainly feel the elevation as I pedal
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The following sculptures were on either side of an entrance to a large gravel pit
Today's ride: 46 miles (74 km)
Total: 2,293 miles (3,690 km)
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If I remember correctly, the tortoise won that race. So, take it easy.
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