Sup blog!
This is Eva :) Today was such a lovely day! We had a short and sweet ride with GORGEOUS views.
STATS: Salida, CO -> Cañon City, CO (57 miles)
Biking on Hwy 50 next to the Arkansas River 🚵✨
The day started off perfectly in Sheena’s lovely home, which felt like it had been plucked straight from a fairytale. We kicked off the morning with a delicious Aztec latte and a warm bowl of oatmeal. Nothing beats starting the day with a warm breakfast and scenic views. While enjoying breakfast, we watched Sheens’s pups Daisy, Una, and Cedar roam around the garden. They made me think about my own dog, Kora. I miss her so much! 🐶💖
I had the most amazing view waking up, and I genuinely felt like a princess. 🏰✨
After talking to MIT Spokes about morning efficiency yesterday we made sure to have an efficient morning and were able to get ready to roll in only 90 minutes! Will made a vlog about our morning routine, head over to our TikTok @stanfordspokes to check it out! (We were very proud of our efficiency, hence it had to be included in the title of this blog post.)
Una looking majestic on the porch where we ate.
After sunscreening up, we set off in downtown Salida. I can’t emphasize how GORGEOUS and BREATHTAKING the scenery was. The first 30 miles were an absolute dream. Picture this: we were riding downhill the entire way, with breathtakingly beautiful scenery unfolding before our eyes. We followed a river that sparkled under the sun, and it felt like we were gliding through a postcard. 🌄🚴♀️
Midway through the ride, we stopped at a Sinclair gas station where we discovered a cutesy grocery store. We couldn’t resist picking up some super cheap fries and burgers, which we packed into our bike bags for a scenic riverside lunch. We enjoyed our meal while watching white-water rafters navigate the rapids—such a cool experience!
Just as we were cleaning up after lunch, the weather decided to change things up. The sun disappeared, and it started pouring rain. 🌧️ We huddled in the van and played the game “Contact” until the rain let up. It was a great way to pass the time and share some laughs.
Our shelter from the storm!! ☔️
When the rain turned into a light drizzle, we continued our ride under the gentle sprinkling of rain. There was something incredibly fun and refreshing about biking through the rain, although it was a bit nerve racking with rim brakes.
As we approached Cañon City, we had one last thrilling experience: biking up onto the edge of a mountain ridge. The view from there was nothing short of spectacular. And then, the downhill ride was exhilarating—talk about a rush of adrenaline!
We wrapped up the day with a well-deserved meal, thanks to our wonderful host Matt. 🍽️😊
Thanks for reading along our Day 29 adventure!
Happy adventuring! 🚴♀️🌟
Eva :)