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By Jason Sumner Ok, I take it all back. Wind, I love ya — when you’re at my back. That was the case at the final stage of the 2019 Pedal the Plains, where a steady breeze from the south provided free speed during the 47.6-mile northerly ride from Springfield to Lamar. Indeed, you know it’s going to be a …
By Jason Sumner I hate the wind. Always have. It messes with my head, throws me off balance physically and mentally. I don’t do particularly well in heat either. Too fare skinned, I guess. That’s part of the reason I moved to Crested Butte four years ago. Heat’s not an issue, unless you’re talking about lack of it. We don’t …
By Jason Sumner I’ve spent the better part of two decades riding bikes in Colorado, but today was my first foray into the southeast corner of the Centennial State. I’m sure I wasn’t alone. Lamar, Holly, and points in between definitely aren’t on most cyclist’s bucket lists. But… maybe they should be. No, there are no high mountain passes or …