https://waltoutwest.com/2019/11/16/hello-everbody/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/wvh_1810.jpgwvh_1810https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/wvh_2149.jpgwvh_21492019-11-16T18:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2019/08/01/fits-and-starts/2019-08-02T03:26:55+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2018/10/14/a-reason-to-hope/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_1511.jpgIMG_1511Nothing to do with the post. Just grateful for everyone who helped me this season.2018-10-15T01:30:27+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2018/07/19/three-weeks/2018-07-19T21:19:17+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2018/07/07/are-we-having-fun-yet/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_1628.jpgimg_1628https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_1666.jpgimg_1666https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_1500.jpgimg_15002018-07-07T17:18:35+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2018/04/22/movement-and-recovery/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wvh_7851.jpgWVH_7851Recovery takes Strengthhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_3329.jpgIMG_3329Me with guys from The Phoenix last January. Offering recovery through fitness.2018-04-23T01:49:57+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2018/01/05/lets-get-started/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_3155.jpgIMG_3155https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_3171.jpgIMG_31712018-01-06T03:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/12/10/whats-next/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_2894.jpgMy HoneyMy beautiful wife and creative wellness partner, Kendra, will be contributing to this blog! I'm a lucky guy!2017-12-11T05:53:47+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/07/25/just-real-quick/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1941.jpgimg_19412017-07-27T02:34:04+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/07/11/the-rest-day/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1670.jpgTop of last passhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1666.jpgIMG_1666Donald on the Monarch Pass climb.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1649.jpgIMG_1649Breakfast at the first aid station on day seven.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1640.jpgIMG_1640https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1620.jpgIMG_1620Former elite track sprinter,Nelson Vails.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1615.jpgIMG_1615The view of the Sneffles Range from the outdoor camping area in Ridgeway.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1607.jpgIMG_1607The famous Iron Horse, the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroadhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1599.jpgIMG_1599The view of the mountain meadow at the top of Red Mountain Pass.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1589.jpgIMG_1589The pleasant scenery along the easy warm up ahead of Day Four's climbing.2017-07-11T18:09:39+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/06/13/on-the-ride-again/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_1542.jpgimg_1542https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_1572.jpgimg_1572https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_1584.jpgimg_1584https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_1576.jpgimg_15762017-06-14T02:53:02+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/05/24/rollin-with-wheelock/2017-05-24T15:47:57+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/04/02/enrichment/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0979.jpgimg_0979https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0991.jpgimg_09912017-04-03T23:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/03/05/i-have-issues-2/2017-03-06T04:20:28+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/03/05/i-have-issues/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_9009.jpgimg_90092017-03-06T04:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/02/19/stoke-the-fire/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_9455.jpgimg_9455https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_9176.jpgimg_9176Eggie goodness in a muffin cup.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_9100.jpgimg_9100https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_9055.jpgimg_9055https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_9051.jpgimg_9051https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_8982.jpgimg_8982https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_8824.jpgimg_8824https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_8380.jpgimg_8380Chocolate, date energy balls from Bicycling magazine.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_8352.jpgimg_8352Skratch Labs chocolate-chocolate chip cookie!2017-02-20T03:28:09+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2017/02/13/get-ready-for-the-ride/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cliff-palace-luminaria.jpgcliff-palace-luminariaThe Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/walt-hester-gsnp-mnts-of-rock-sand.jpgwalt-hester-gsnp-mnts-of-rock-sandSangre de Cristo Range towers of the highest sand dunes in North America, just northeast of Alamosa.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tim-duggin.jpgtim-dugginFormer cycling pro and US Road Champion, Tim Duggan.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/salida.jpgsalidahttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/rolling-in-durango.jpgrolling-in-durangoDurango resident Bob Roll had the cycling seminar croud in stitches after the second day of riding in 2013. Roll rode for 7-Eleven and is now a cycling commentator for NBC Sportshttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/me-and-nelly.jpgme-and-nellyhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_8427.jpgimg_8427https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_6095.jpgimg_6095https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/durangos-rafting-company.jpgdurangos-rafting-companyThe crew of Southwest Whitewater take a free moment for a photo in Durango. The goup runs rafting trips on the Animas River in the southwest corner of Colorado, with the help of their bus, which runs on recycled cooking oil.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dancers-in-salida.jpgEntertainment awaited the riders in most towns, like these dancers in Salida.Entertainment awaited the riders in most towns, like these dancers in Salida.2017-02-13T18:35:15+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2016/12/11/regrouping/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/me-racin.jpgI did get on the track.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_9373.jpgimg_9373Selfie after the velodrome crash. Opposit side from the July crash. https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_9076.jpgimg_9076Me in my local ER. 2016-12-12T04:51:13+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2016/08/01/the-rest-of-the-story/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8695.jpgIMG_8695https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8697.jpgIMG_8697https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8645.jpgIMG_8645https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8667.jpgIMG_8667Me with the new RTR Tour Director, and all-round great lady, Renee Wheelock.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8648.jpgIMG_8648https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8627.jpgIMG_8627https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8595.jpgIMG_8595https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_8586.jpgIMG_8586https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8585.jpgIMG_85852016-08-01T17:45:27+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2016/07/29/wow-that-was-fast/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8580.jpgHigh PointRider roll past snow banks at the high point of Trail Ridge Road, about 12,200 feet.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8578.jpgGore Range OverlookRider stop briefly to recover from the long climb, but start up again quickly, due to high winds and chilly temperatures on Trail Ridge Road.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8576.jpgHeading toward the curveA rider climbs toward Medicine Bow Curve on Trail Ridge Road.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8556.jpgDon and the QueensDonald Lewis enjoys attention from rodeo Queens in Grand Lake.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8563.jpgPaddle BoatsPaddle boats invite visitors to bob across the lake.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8545.jpgDonald Lewis on Ute Pass.With a view like this, selfies are only expected.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8533.jpgIMG_8533A rider rides the bike path over the Lake Dillon Dam.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8428.jpgAllen LimDr. Allen Lim doing what he loves, feeding cyclists real food!https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8647.jpgSmoothy PeopleRevolution Smoothy.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_8511.jpgStoppage in PlayRiders are held up by the State Patrol on Vail Pass after riders went down on the east-side trail.2016-07-29T11:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2016/05/18/why-not-be-happy/2016-05-18T06:19:55+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2016/04/10/new-again/2016-04-11T17:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2016/02/28/not-easy/2023-10-28T15:40:29+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2016/02/07/one-more-time/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ride-organizers.jpgRide Organizershttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/farmers-market.jpgFarmers' Markethttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pro-wmn-at-horsetooth.jpgPro Wmn at Horsetoothhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/longs-from-rock-cut.jpgLongs From Rock Cuthttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/amplified-soul.jpgAmplified Soulhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/copper-flowers.jpgCopper Flowershttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/walt-hester-maroon-bells.jpgWalt Hester - Maroon Bellshttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_5032.jpgIMG_5032https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_6698.jpgIMG_6698https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0839.jpgIMG_08392016-02-09T06:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2016/01/14/new-adventures/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7393.jpgBoosterStef pulls an espresso shot for an eager customer. In addition to several bicycle brands, Tomasello also sells high-end espresso machines.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7372.jpgIMG_7372https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7127.jpgIMG_7127https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7124.jpgEmbrace the pinkStef sits on what has become his shop's trade mark pink couch. As his name implies, Tomasello is Italian, by heritage, and loves the iconic hue of the Giro d'Italia.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7122.jpgSweet prizeSteven Wens, Belgian national and Estes Park resident, holds a cookie with the Belgian colors at Via after the Colorado State Cyclocross Championships. Cyclists of all abilities have embraced Via for it's friendly vibe, as well as great, locally roasted coffee.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7121.jpgPrize possessionJeremy Norris, member of the Estes Park High School mountain bike team, shows off his medal from the Colorado State Cyclocross Championships. Via has quickly become that spot to celebrate achievement and share stories.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7115.jpgSweet tributeHoliday cookies bare Italian national colors and an approximation of the shop jersey. While Via has been open to the public for less than six months, the local community has embraced the shop.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6773.jpgSomething's brewingTomasello brews a cup of coffee in what he describes as a giant Keurig machine. Stef, as he is called by much of the community, is as passionate about coffee as he is cycling.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6770.jpgCommunityJosh Cramer, left, owner/operator of Notch Top Coffee, and high school cyclist Jeremy Norris, mill about Via Bicycle Cafe last fall. The shop is as much about the cycling community as it is the bikes.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6763.jpgLooking aheadStefano Tomasello, foreground, points back toward town on the Old Fall River Road. Stef's idea in opening his shop was to provide a hub for the local cycling community.2016-01-14T15:51:42+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/09/07/summers-end/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_6095.jpgIMG_6095New friends from California and Texas.2015-09-07T16:14:50+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/08/03/second-half-performance/2015-08-04T23:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/07/06/long-live-july/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/handstand-for-web.jpghandstand for webOkay, so I'm a bit of a showoff. Great looking kit, however.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/me-with-the-wheels.jpgMe with the wheelsDT Swiss Wheels in Gunnisonhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/me-and-ron.jpgMe and Ronhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/me-and-nelly.jpgMe and NellyOlympic silver medalist and US Pro Track Champion Nelson Vails in Gunnison.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/allen-lim.jpgAllen LimDr. Allen Lim looks happy! The founder of Skratch Labs spoke to the RTR riders as well as providing a food truck with food from Lim's cookbooks.2015-07-06T18:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/05/02/vincero/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/jersey-for-web.jpgPactimo UNISEX Storm Hybrid Jacket and Arm Warmers Template 2015My team's 2015 jersey, by Pactimo.2015-05-02T06:05:59+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/04/21/healing-in-movement/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cycling-with-friends6.jpgPhoto by Walt Hesterhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cycling-with-friends5.jpgPhoto by Walt Hesterhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cycling-with-friends4.jpgPhoto by Walt Hesterhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cycling-with-friends3.jpgPhoto by Walt Hesterhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cycling-with-friends2.jpgPhoto by Walt Hesterhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cycling-with-friends1.jpgPhoto by Walt Hesterhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2014-team-estes-shot.jpg2014 Team Estes Shot2015-04-22T04:48:57+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/04/16/check-check/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0848.jpgIMG_08482015-04-17T05:53:39+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/02/10/quality-season-begins/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/westcliffe.jpgwestcliffeFinishing up in Westcliffehttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/party-in-salida.jpgParty In Salidahttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/liz-and-renee.jpgLiz and ReneeLiz and Renee, RTR Staffhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/gunnison.jpggunnisonBlue Mesa Res., just east of the Black Canyon.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/funky-cac3b1on-city.jpgFunky Cañon CityThe funny little town pulls out the stops for RTRhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dancers-in-salida.jpgEntertainment awaited the riders in most towns, like these dancers in Salida.Welcoming committee https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/crested-butte.jpgcrested-butteIconic Colorado mountain town, Crested Butte will welcome riders at the end of day four.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/grand-junction.jpggrand-junctionThe Colorado National Monument, setting for the Tour of the Moon.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cruiser-in-hotchkiss.jpgCruiser in HotchkissFunky, artsy little place.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/imag0184-1-940x531.jpgIMAG0184-1-940x531The beautiful Knights of Sufferlandria jersey. 2015-02-11T04:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/02/02/timing/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/me-suffering.jpgMe SufferingWell into the quest for Knighthood, plenty of suffering.2015-02-02T23:53:03+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/01/16/excitement-begins/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/all-done.jpgAll DoneAfter almost 500 miles through wind, snow and heat, we still smile!2015-01-17T05:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2015/01/04/anew/2015-01-04T07:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/12/18/holiday-blahs/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/for-web-crossfitjulia.jpgFor Web CrossFitJuliaCrossFit Goal Setting. I'm the bald guy in the back. Amundson is the baldly in the front. https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/chip-and-cheerleaders.jpgChip and Cheerleaders2014-12-19T06:54:26+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/12/06/longevity/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/snotcycles-photo.jpgSnotcycles photo2014-12-06T07:56:33+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/11/22/im-still-here/2014-11-22T14:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/11/04/voter-lookup/2014-11-04T15:55:20+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/10/14/a-few-cool-things/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo.jpgphotoWhile summer is great in the Rockies, cold comes quickly at 7,522 ft., or higher!https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/rflkt.jpgrflktWide screen, big numbers and multiple, thumb-tab mounts makes the Wahoo RFLKT a great product.2014-10-14T15:23:42+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/09/11/loving-it/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tommy-d.jpgTommy Dhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tejay.jpgTejayhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sweeping-through.jpgSweeping Throughhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/phinney-rolls.jpgPhinney rollshttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lil-champ.jpgLil Champhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/king-of-pain.jpgKing of Painhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jens.jpgJenshttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/fan-of-france.jpgFan of Francehttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/alex-howes.jpgAlex Howes2014-09-12T02:35:13+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/08/24/jensjensjens/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/27eplpht-jensjensjens1.jpg27EPLPht JensJensJens2014-08-25T03:49:45+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/08/18/here-we-go-one-last-time/2014-08-18T17:20:55+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/06/20/a-new-life/2014-06-21T01:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/06/16/the-good-is-out-there/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/image.jpgimage2014-06-16T14:11:48+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/06/01/time-flys/2014-06-01T21:54:15+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/04/15/moving-forward/2014-04-16T16:34:07+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/02/20/the-big-tease/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/me-and-the-venge-at-courage-classic.jpgMe and the Venge at Courage ClassicJersey by Pactimo . . . more on them next time.2014-02-21T04:27:18+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2014/01/22/starting-anew/2014-01-22T18:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/12/24/taking-a-turn/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/photo-on-12-23-13-at-11-00-am.jpgAt home with my little athlete.Zoe and I lounge on the couch.2013-12-24T16:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/12/05/checking-in-2/2013-12-05T22:52:19+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/11/15/tis-the-season/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/trebonslayscompetition.jpgTrebonSlaysCompetitionhttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/leadcharge.jpgCyclocross in Coloradohttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/katiecompton.jpgCyclocross in Coloradohttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11-nov-cow-bell.jpgCyclocross in Coloradohttps://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/40-1360-ncl-angle.jpg40-1360-NCL-ANGLEThe Cygo Lite 800. https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/7860970632_8a7a161ff5_b.jpg7860970632_8a7a161ff5_b2013-11-15T18:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/10/31/fending-off-cold/2013-10-31T19:39:11+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/10/26/frost-on-the-pumpkin/2013-10-26T17:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/10/09/checking-in/2015-06-15T13:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/09/29/just-missed-it/2013-09-30T06:46:55+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/09/22/lemme-take-a-breath/2013-09-23T04:28:43+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2013/08/28/seven-days-of-world-class-fun/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vande-veldes-fairwell.jpgVande Velde's fairwellChristian Vande Velde, the 2012 Pro Challenge champion, waves a fond farewell to the Colorado crowd on the podium on Sunday. Vande Velde, who has been a pro racer since 1998.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/final-podium.jpgFinal PodiumMathias Frank, Tejay van Garderen and Tom Danielson their final placings celebrate by soaking each other, the crowd and the podium girls after their presentation. https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/jerseys.jpgJerseysThe final jersey winners.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tejay-on-bike.jpgTejay on BikeTejay van Garderen cruises through the streets of Denver with the jersey we weld since Beaver Creak Three days earlier.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/28eppro-challenge-jensie.jpg Jensie!RadeoShack rider and fan favorite Jens Voigt leans through the turn off of Broadway onto Colfax Avenue in Denver on Sunday. Voigt was quoted as loving Colorado race fans as much as they love him as the fans are also riders and know what it's like to suffer through the mountain climbs.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/28eppro-challenge-peloton-close.jpgPeloton Up CloseThe Peloton buzzes around a switchback above Glen Haven on Saturday. The ability to get close to the riders drew around 700 fans to the last KOM climb outside of Estes Park.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/28eppro-challenge-kom.jpgKOM in Estes ParkMatt Cook, right, weres the red King of the Mountains jersey as riders speed away from Estes Park on Saturday. If the stage seemed fast to roadside observers, it was: riders averaged over 27 mph over the 115-mile stage.https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/morton1.jpgMortonLachlan Morton was a revelation in the Pro Cycling Challenge. 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In cycling, the rainbow stripes signify the world champion, and that is how a rider feels upon completing the six-day, 400-plus-mile ride across the Colorado Rockies.2012-11-16T17:53:23+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/11/10/look-for-joy/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-1.jpgOn topMy riding buddies and I at the Trail Ridge Store this summer. I'm second in from the left.2012-11-10T18:04:07+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/11/03/reading-into-it/2012-11-04T02:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/10/24/life-goes-on/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/24eplpht-merchandise-pedaler.jpg24EPLPht Merchandise PedalerA VeloSwap attendee provides the power to sew a wallet made of recycled bike innertubes on Saturday. The annual expo, swap meet and festival that is VeloSwap celebrates, and sells, all things pedal powered.2012-10-25T01:26:41+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/10/13/heroes-fall/2012-10-13T20:35:35+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/09/30/time-to-geek-out/2012-09-30T18:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/09/17/cheer-locally/2012-09-18T01:35:35+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/09/15/albannach-at-scot-fest/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wvh_1267.jpgWVH_12672012-09-15T17:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/08/25/bring-the-challenge/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/whester-little-ted-king-fan.jpgLittle Ted King FanTed King takes time for a fan at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado Springs2012-08-25T14:39:38+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/08/22/pro-treatment/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20eplpht-legends.jpgCycling LegendsWalt Hester Cycling legends, from left, Davids Phinney, Connie Carpenter and Ron Kiefel entertained the crowd gathered for the Ride the Rockies cycling seminar on Thursday. Phinney and Kiefel road for the 7-Eleven cycling team in the '80s and early '90s, while Carpenter won the first women's Olympic road race in the '84 LA games.2012-08-22T14:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/08/13/on-track/2012-08-14T02:05:04+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/08/02/your-bike-and-the-law/2012-08-02T23:44:15+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/07/25/viva-la-drama/2012-07-25T14:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/07/13/the-impossible-dream/2012-07-13T23:39:34+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/07/06/freedom-of-two-wheels/2012-07-06T14:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/07/03/i-mean-it/2012-07-03T14:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/06/23/impressions/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0847.jpgIMG_08472012-06-23T14:42:06+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/06/16/the-unexpected/2024-03-11T13:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/06/16/andy-schleck/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/whester-andy-up-close.jpgWHester - Andy Up Close2012-06-16T16:56:56+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/06/16/ride-the-rockies-independence-pass-12038-feet-cat-1-climb/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/day-3-independence-pass1.jpgDay 3 Independence Pass2012-06-16T16:38:36+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/06/10/one-down/2012-06-11T02:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/06/09/six-hours-out-six-days-back/2012-06-10T02:36:25+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/06/01/the-other-half/2012-06-02T02:07:20+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/05/18/restart/2012-05-18T14:20:12+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/05/05/frank-up-close/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/whester-frank-up-close.jpgWHester - Frank Up Close2012-05-06T02:14:15+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/04/23/things-could-be-worse-as-the-summer-season-nears/2012-04-24T01:06:58+00:00monthlyhttps://waltoutwest.com/2012/04/23/a-speed-bump/https://waltoutwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/clavical-with-weights.jpgClavical with weightsI hit the dirt between Exposition and Cherry Creek Drive a couple weeks back. 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