Colorado's Triple Bypass

TARGETRAINING Member Harold Kamins just completed the classic "Triple Bypass" this Saturday, here is his report.

I rode the "Triple Bypass" on Saturday, 7/11. This is an annual ride starting a little west of Denver, CO and continuing west for 120 miles to Avon, near the Beaver Creek ski resort. Along the way it crosses Juniper Pass (11,100 ft.), Loveland Pass (12,000 ft.) and Vail Pass (10,500 ft.). The ride is limited to 3500 riders, and sold out in about 36 hours this year.

Here's a photo of Arlo Ellison on his TargeTraining Cervelo near the top of Loveland Pass. Those cute, fluffy white clouds turned into rain and hail a few hours later, but luckily the huge barbecue party at the finish was dry. I've done this ride the past three years and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a non-racing challenge. You can combine it with the Mt. Evans (14,130 ft.) race to the summit the following weekend. You won't find me there.