Lipschultz Biking Blog Vox 2009-07-04T20:34:24Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00d09e6b7fa1be2b/ Colorado 2009 tag:vox.com,2009-07-02:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b0110166b9f24860c 2009-07-02T04:09:26Z 2009-07-04T20:34:24Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Horseshoe Hoosier Pass Red Hill Pass South of Fairplay on 285 CNM South Climb CNM 1 CNM 2 CNM 3 CNM 4 Independence Rock Bikers on Road

Flying solo this trip--although I hear Don's voice prodding me along the Colorado climbs. The family and I visited family in Fairplay CO in a RUSTIC cabin. You can find it on Mapquest near Park Road 18 (gravel) and Levick Road(two ruts in the g...

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]]> Day 3: Snowmass to Maroon Bells tag:vox.com,2008-08-24:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b00fa96945fa60003 2008-08-24T00:05:29Z 2008-10-02T02:43:36Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Up to the Bells Up to the Bells 2 We made it team Maroon Bells Will Frischkorn Maroon Bells Descent

Today was a great and eventful day. We again started our ride with the killer one mile climb out of Snowmass Village. Our tour guide, Don, took us to a beautiful area with the best view at the top. The climbing wasn't too bad as we are acclima...

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]]> Day 2: Snowmass to Ashcroft tag:vox.com,2008-08-23:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b00fad6a5b9e00005 2008-08-23T04:33:58Z 2008-08-26T20:17:09Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Jamie & Jeff Ashcroft Mtn. Jamie & Don on road to Ashcroft P1010007

Today, we headed straight out of the condo straight up. To get from Snowmass Village to anywhere else, you must climb a mile at a grade of 9-10% (about 375 feet of climbing). The good news was once we got to the top, we had a long fast decent. ...

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]]> Day 1: Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park tag:vox.com,2008-08-22:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b0100a7f4450a000e 2008-08-21T05:47:08Z 2008-09-16T17:41:00Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

P1010024 P1010022 P1010025 P1010027 P1010028 P1010031 P1010030 P1010034 P1010033 P1010039 P1010037

Today was the first day of riding in Colorado for Jamie, Don and I. We started at in Estes Park at an altitude of 7,600 ft. Yes, we felt the effects of high altitude almost right away. We were huffing and puffing just getting to the entrance t...

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]]> Biking in Colorado tag:vox.com,2008-08-20:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b0100a7f3bd89000e 2008-08-20T11:36:40Z 2008-09-16T17:34:23Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Today I embark on a new biking challange: the Rockies. Jamie, Don, and I will be riding tomorrow. Stay tuned for details.

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]]> The last day tag:vox.com,2007-06-28:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b00d09e7c6589be2b 2007-06-28T03:23:34Z 2008-09-16T17:35:42Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Italy 010 Italy 007 Italy 011

The last day in Italy was low key. Some wandering about in Valstagna (a nice city along a river and mountains), a great lunch at another friend of Jamie's. Some shopping and a farewell ride. We went up from the hotel. A climb to Conco. About ...

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]]> Verona tag:vox.com,2007-06-28:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b00cd973a864a4cd5 2007-06-28T02:52:03Z 2008-09-16T17:36:58Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Italy 001 Italy 022 Italy 014

Another touring day on the 24th: Verona. Can you believe Romeo and Juliett were real? They may have been. We visited Juliett's house. You can see her balcony. It's a quaint town with many churches, shopping, an arena dating back to the 1st cen...

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]]> Monte Grappa tag:vox.com,2007-06-23:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b00d414449f1e6a47 2007-06-23T16:33:40Z 2007-06-25T02:37:32Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Made it Lunch Startingdown Hanglider Hanglider2 The Rosina Climb

Today was the biggie: Mount Grappa. I have never experienced anything like this on a bicycle. I have no idea how professional riders can do what they do. It seems humanly impossible. Today Jamie and I conquered the mountain. It wasn't easy. ...

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]]> Venezia tag:vox.com,2007-06-22:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b00d414404309685e 2007-06-22T22:10:04Z 2007-06-22T22:10:04Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Coming into Venezia Canal San Marco Piazza San Marco Piazza 2 Fancy lunch Venezia Rialto Bridge Gondola

Today was an all-day trip to Venezia (Venice). We actually parked on the mainland and took a boat into the city. Here's the view coming in. We docked and walked and walked and walked. For those who aren't familar with Venice, the streets are ...

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]]> The ride to Foza tag:vox.com,2007-06-21:asset-6a00d09e6b7fa1be2b00d09e7a395abe2b 2007-06-21T21:23:00Z 2007-06-21T21:23:00Z jlipschultz http://jlipschultz.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

P1020130 P1020132 Cafe at Foza 2 Asiago At the Rosina

Today was a busy day for everyone. It starts with Jamie and I departing around 7:30 to conquer the mountain to Foza. Riding through Bassano del Grappa to get the base of the mountain was OK. You get used to the urban challenges. Once on the cl...

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