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Communication is easy with patients like me: Meet @rfherald Apr 7, 2023 | By Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor (@rosemarya)
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@rfherald - I am curious about the the biking jersey that you are wearing in your photo. I see 'Elephant Rock' on what looks like it could be a ride-for-a-cause. My girlfriend completed a Cancer Ride last summer, and she spent countless hours of riding in all kinds of weather as preparation for a 3 day ride.

I know that it is disappointing for you that you no longer ride. I hope that you have memories that you treasure. Where was this ride? Were you part of a group?

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rfherald | @rfherald | Apr 3, 2023

Rosemary, when I rode I belonged to a bicycle club and participated is several rides every year. The Bicycle Tour of Colorado, a seven day ride was my favorite. It always included biking over four or five mountain passes and on one of the days the ride was 100 mile long. I miss all of that. I do NOT miss the nightly camping out in a tent and sleeping bag.
The Elephant Rock ride is one of the early rides in the year and could be 45, 62 or 100 miles long "on scenic roads near Castle Rock, Larkspur and Monument" It started and ended in Castle Rock and the start was deceivingly steep making the rider think, "Why did I sign up for this?" What made it particularly difficult it was held early in the year when the leg muscles weren't strengthened by daily rides. I always tried for the 62 miles but found a shortcut that permitted me to get back to the starting line with some strength left. I usually rode Elephant Rock alone. No one wanted work that hard early in the year. I didn't either, but I loved to ride regardless.

Thanks for asking. Writing brought back memories.

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