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2005/06/23 8:15

LaVeta to Cucharas Pass

The ride to Cucharas Pass and beyond starts at the town of La Veta and follows Route of the Legends scenic route. The route begins in open country with expansive views of the Spanish Peaks. In the early summer this route is lined with wild lilacs. The Race Across America (RAAM) uses this same route as it exits the last of three mountain passes and enters onto the eastern plains. (on about day 5 of the race from Santa Monica to Ocean City). I happened to ride this pass on the same day the RAAM riders were working their way to the summit and had the opportunity to chat with a number of riders along the way.

The ride to Cucharas Pass and beyond starts at the town of La Veta and follows Route of the Legends scenic route. The route begins in open country with expansive views of the Spanish Peaks. In the early summer this route is lined with wild lilacs. The Race Across America (RAAM) uses this same route as it exits the last of three mountain passes and enters onto the eastern plains. (on about day 5 of the race from Santa Monica to Ocean City). I happened to ride this pass on the same day the RAAM riders were working their way to the summit and had the opportunity to chat with a number of riders along the way.
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By: alfisticycling
Started in: La Veta, CO, US
Distance: 48,0 mi
Selected: 48,0 mi
Elevation: + 4901 / - 4902 ft
Moving Time: 02:35:00

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Departed: 2005/06/23 8:15
Starts in: La Veta, CO, US
Distance: 48,0 mi
Selected distance: 48,0 mi
Elevation: + 4901 / - 4902 ft
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FIETS
VAM
Ascent time
Descent time
Total Duration: 02:45:00
Selection Duration: 9900
Moving Time: 02:35:00
Selection Moving Time: 02:35:00
Stopped Time: 00:10:00
Calories: 1737
Max Watts:
Avg Watts: 187
WR Power
Work
Avg Speed: 16,6 mph
Pace: 00:03:26
Moving Pace: 00:03:13
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