Day 4 - Grand Lake, Granby, Fraser, Winter Park and Empire.
Today's 85 km ride is mostly uphill, following highway 40 all the way to 'Berthoud Pass' (11,315') and then descending into Empire.
After a cold start, we packed up and headed 6 miles to Granby with one thing on our mind - a warm breakfast!
With our bellies full we headed out on highway 40 and as we were keen to get off the highway, we followed the ACA map and took 'Country Road 5' - a 6 mile scenic ride straight to Fraser (population 1,224).
We passed through Winter Park (population 999) and decided to stop for lunch and with lots of empty tables we jumped at the opportunity to dry our tents and soak up some sun!
Once out of Winter Park, we started the ascent up Berthoud Pass, crossing the Continental Divide for the second time.
Once at the top of Berthoud Pass, we were rewarded with an 11 mile descent, conveniently arriving right outside our accommodation for the night!
We settled in to the hotel and made the most of our first night not camping ....you had me at hot shower and dinner!
Starting point: Grand Lake, CO
End point: Empire, CO
Total distance: 84 kms
B&B: The Peck House
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