Daily Archives: July 17, 2009

Mr. Giraldo’s & ColoradoDennis’ Day43 Ride ~ The Continental Divide 3

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The Continental Divide of the Americas, or merely the Continental Divide or Great Divide, is the name given to the principal, and largely mountainous, hydrological divide of the Americas that separates the watersheds that drain into the Pacific Ocean from, 1) those river systems which drain into the Atlantic Ocean (including those which drain via the Gulf of Mexico or the Caribbean Sea), and 2) along the northernmost reaches of the Divide, those river systems which drain into the Arctic Ocean (including those which drain into either the Arctic or Atlantic Oceans via Hudson Bay). [text is from Wikipedia]

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Mr. Giraldo ends his Day42 ride in Sargents Reply

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Password="Student" He arrived there about 6:47 p.m. MDT. If there is time, we may be treated to picture of his ride from Sapinero to Sargents. He rode 60 miles, with 1,667 feet of climbing and 1,217 feet of descending.  All-in-all, I imagine a great day of cycling. Now to prepare for the big climb to the Continental Divide. Get some rest and we shall see you tomorrow. –jim

Meet Mr. ColoradoDennis 5

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Dennis is the first BROL Member to meet up with Mr. Giraldo and will ride with him to Monarch Pass. They’ll ride together for about 10 miles and 2,809 feet of climbing from the Tomichi Creek Bar & Grill in Sargents to the summit, also known as the Continental Divide.

I think Dennis is also a Road Warrior. He has previously conquered Monarch Pass, even with his 9 year old grandson, Caleb. Last month, he rode a century at Moab, Utah. Tired—don’t know; but, he and Mrs. ColoradoDennis went for a ride the next day around Arches National Park, also in Utah.

So, I think we can count on him not being dropped my Mr. Giraldo as they “race” for the summit. Only kidding…

You’ll note they will both be riding Catrikes, Mr. G on his Expedition–Destiny and Dennis on his Road. I understand we will be treated to pictures and video of the occasion. Thanks to those who will make that happen and for including us in the experience. Also, a special thanks to the “CDs” for the picture of this elegant triker.

After reaching the summit, “CD” will bid “Mr. G” a fond farewell and return to Sargents. He will have sent Mr. Giraldo down the mountain with a 46-mile, 5,196-foot descent to Cotopaxi, boosted by a 10-15 mph tail-wind. What a ride that’ll be! SPOT [Password="Student"] will grace us with very long spaces between GPS data points [ride details]. You guys enjoy your ride tomorrow and thanks for taking us along. –jim

Mr. Giraldo’s Day41 Picture upload & msg Reply

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July 16, 2009, 9:35 p.m. update.

Dear Reader:

Tour of Discovery - Day 41 126 New photography has been uploaded: Check it out at:

- July 16 – Day 41 – Montrose, CO to Sapinero, CO

As always, thank you for your  prayers, generous comments, financial support, and words of encouragement.

Sincere regards,

Rafael Giraldo

Surprise pictures. Wondered if you would have Internet access at the location where you stopped to camp. Thanks for the 122 new pictures. As usual, you may access all of his pictures and videos from the Media Matrix I have for Mr. G.