What a great dat for Colorado springs and Cycling! Wondered where you had posted yourself Tim. Tough decision, but I opted for mile 4, shade and a chair. Oh, and a Nikon motor drive. Got some Great Shots of Schleck, Zabriskie, Levi and Evans. Will forward them onto the site once I get them uploaded, and filed. Even panning with motor drive at 400th\sec, they were still challenging to catch!

My first ascent up the Incline, with the Spikes was interesting! It took me a little while to become accustomed to them; specifically, how to plant my foot, on each step. With the snow beginning to melt, a lot of "ties' were exposed. With the substantial spikes on this great winter tool, a couple times I found a spike 'catching' on the wood. So, I then needed to watch carefully where, and how, I planted my foot. A fellow passed me (running) with them on his feet. I said "how much do you love…

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