TAT Day 28, 29, 30

Day 28, 29, 30 Weds 2nd September – Fri 4th September We did a few other things before riding Pikes Peak, and stayed longer than we planned as we found a bargain on Airbnb. We basically had our own apartment for $15 a night, we couldn’t believe it! It was so cheap that we decided…

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TAT Day 27

Day 27 Tuesday 1st September     We had an absolutely beautiful days ride today, the best so far as far as scenery goes. As soon as we left our camping spot we were greeted with a backdrop of mountains, and the easy gravel and dirt road took us through rolling fields covered with grass…

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TAT Day 24

Day 24 Saturday 29th August We had another late start today, despite me getting up early for an advertised free breakfast that didn’t exist. It didn’t feel as hot as the previous few days, as the hot hair dryer feeling was replaced with a much cooler breeze. I’d been a bit sad when my new…

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TAT Day 23

Day 23 Friday 28th August Whenever we get a motel room I always make sure I have a sleep in to get my money’s worth. This is standard behaviour for Ed, but as I actually like getting up early it’s a treat for me. It’d be rude not to make the most of the bed…

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TAT Day 22

Day 22 Thursday 27th August It was by far the hottest day so far. There was no respite from the heat even when we were moving, as the breeze was like a hair dryer on high being blasted on our faces. I also didn’t get any refreshment from drinking water, as it was hot enough…

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TAT Day 19, 20, 21

Day 19 & 20 & 21 Monday 24th Aug – Wednesday 26th Aug We ended up spending three days in the campground in Ponca so I could rebuild my engine, clear out my exhaust and a few other things.       It turned out that the piston was fine but a high pressure oil…

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TAT Day 18

Day 18 Sunday 23rd August     The day started off overcast and average, and as we set off late morning our path was soon blocked by a massive train.       Keen to keep moving we rode up to the next crossing only to find another one blocking the way. They were so…

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TAT Day 17

Day 17 Sat 22nd August We woke in the middle of the night last night to a thunderstorm and a flash flood in our tent! The rain was so heavy that the sides of the tent in the sleeping area were soaked within minutes, and there was so much rain that it was flowing in…

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TAT Day 14

Day 14 Wed 19th Aug There was one hell of a storm last night!! Torrential rain, bright flashes of sheet lightening and incredible thunder. I do love a good storm, and there’s something quite enjoyable about being in a tent while there’s thunder and lightening all around you. The not so enjoyable bit however is…

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TAT Day 12

Day 12 Mon 17th Aug It was warm when I got up around 7am, and when we finally hit the trail around 10am it was already in to the thirties. Celsius that is.       It was pretty much all gravel until we stopped for lunch, but there was still the odd bit of…

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