Wolf Creek Pass

The big hill climb of this entire ride is Wolf Creek Pass. 3,000 vertical feet in 8 miles. Yes. Pain was part of this morning ride. 

But first, I needed some flapjacks to get me revved up. 

This guy is an institution with Ride the Rockies. He is flipping pancakes at EVERY first aid station of the day. And, they are GREAT!

Then, I hit the climb. 

And here we are at the top.

From left to right, me, Roy, Mike, Rob, Kyle, and Todd. 

This was a big achievement for me.