Nice sceanery, rode cooper triangle event. Bicycle route felt safe. Gradual inclines, long descents. Vail pass starting from east end to top of vail pass very challenging up to mile 74.
Beautiful scenery. Between Leadville and Mintirn there is barely any shoulder and the road is in very poor condition, but they are in the process of resurfacing it.
Just completed the Copper Triangle today, my first time. This was the most satisfying big ride I have ever ridden in! The support was phenomenal, the route was well-marked, the aid stations properly placed and fully stocked. Colorado weather cooperated , which was the one variable with all kinds of possibilities. But, even if it had rained, the ride would have been completely doable. Looking forward to doing it again next year!