LIOTR Stage 8
Descending from the 18 mile climb to the Continental Divide. The first 60 miles today were all uphill. The next 110 were downhill, thankfully. Photo via our driver / all around caretaker @tdebner. For a slightly different view of LIOTR follow Tim and our photographer @jkendi
The Continental Divide
The wind up here sounds just like the ocean. Seven days ago I stood in the Pacific, listening to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach. I spread my father’s ashes in the water, said goodbye to my wife and began riding. One week and nearly 1,100 miles later, we crossed the Continental Divide and put the mountains of the west behind us. And we will keep going until we hear the sound of the ocean again.
LIOTR Stage 8
We’ve had a few tough moments from the start, but at least we got this awesome shot. Put the bad stuff behind us and just keep pedaling.
Stage 8
Good morning!
Stage 7 / Week 1 of LIOTR is finished!
Only 17 stages to go. If 900+ miles and nearly 50k feet of climbing doesn’t deserve a victory salute, then I don’t know what does. Stay tuned for a recap of the week on the website, and hey… maybe even celebrate with us by donating or preordering a t-shirt at leaveitontheroad.com!
LIOTR Stage 7
Top of Teton Pass. Worth it.
We miss the Oregon Trail.
But there is more climbing on tap today - we’re about to roll out for Stage 7. An 87 mile route through two mountain passes, including Teton Pass. Can’t wait to roll into Jackson this afternoon. Should be a fun spot to celebrate the end of the first week of LIOTR!
Knee troubles
That little bandaid on Drew’s knee is kind of a big deal. He’s had surgery there twice in the past & after our epic Stage 3 he woke up with it swollen and extremely painful. Luckily we were in Boise where his brother is a doctor. He was able to get a Cortisol shot and we’ve since ridden another 250 miles with no issues. Phew!
Fight cancer with coffee!
Stanley’s dad is riding his bike across the US & he would really appreciate it if you helped fight cancer by ordering some @grimpeurbros LIOTR single origin roast to order coffee. The proceeds go to the Colon Cancer Alliance! More info at grimpeurbros.com, order deadline for this week’s roast is 3pm today. (at LIOTR Service Course)