The Triple Bypass

The 21st Annual Triple Bypass
July 11, 2009

(don't forget to sign up early)

This has got to make the schedule next year. 120 miles from Evergreen to Avon over Squaw (11,140 ft.), Loveland (11,990 ft.), Swan Mountain and Vail (10,560 ft.) passes, with over 10,000 ft. of lung-busting gain in elevation! The ride starts in Evergreen at an elevation of 7,220 feet, moves up Squaw Pass (9,807 feet) and then Juniper Pass (11,140 feet) before descending all the way to Idaho Springs (7,524 feet). Next comes a long climb to the top of Loveland Pass (11,990 feet), and then the steep plunge down to Keystone. After a ride around Lake Dillon, riders make their way to Copper Ski Area and then up Vail Pass (10,560 feet) before the long decline into Avon (7,430 feet). The ride climbs 10,310 total feet, and will take Bob Denlow and I at least 10 hours to blaze through. The Triple Bypass is limited to 3,500 participants. Registration opens on January 1, 2009 and will fill within 10 days. Let me know if you have any interest in giving this a go next year. I am sure that the TEAM STL jersey next year will feature this race. I fully expect Tom Stringer to lead the charge in getting everyone to make the trek out west for this phenomenal bike ride. This could also serve as a great warm up for all those who have Ironman aspirations next year. WOW!!!