I took dad's '85 LeBaron GTS up that once in the 90s. The top third wasn't paved at the time, and my friend and I ignored the brochure they gave us that explained the proper techniques for driving back down. I quickly burned up the brakes, and we almost didn't stop in time to avoid going over a sharp guardrail-less hairpin to our doom. As I stood beside the car with smoke pouring out of all four wheels, the ranger stopped by and coached me on how to get down (after waiting some time for the brakes to cool). The first words out of his mouth were, "Didn't read the brochure, did ya?" Lol, nope! My friend missed that whole exchange, he passed out from the altitude in the passenger seat just as we'd arrived at the top.
Oh, and a front wheel bearing failed on the drive back to Canada from Colorado. Related? Probably... I never did tell dad what we'd done with his car on that trip.
Sean, very cool ride by bike to the top of Pikes Peak! It’s been almost 16 years since I was last up to the top. WOW, I like the tram idea, what a relaxing way to see all the sites! Thank You!
I'll never get it why they paved that wonderful road... Oh yeah, money... Can't do anything in Colorado now without paying somebody... I bet they charge for the oxygen machine up there now...
I took dad's '85 LeBaron GTS up that once in the 90s. The top third wasn't paved at the time, and my friend and I ignored the brochure they gave us that explained the proper techniques for driving back down. I quickly burned up the brakes, and we almost didn't stop in time to avoid going over a sharp guardrail-less hairpin to our doom. As I stood beside the car with smoke pouring out of all four wheels, the ranger stopped by and coached me on how to get down (after waiting some time for the brakes to cool). The first words out of his mouth were, "Didn't read the brochure, did ya?" Lol, nope! My friend missed that whole exchange, he passed out from the altitude in the passenger seat just as we'd arrived at the top.
Oh, and a front wheel bearing failed on the drive back to Canada from Colorado. Related? Probably... I never did tell dad what we'd done with his car on that trip.
Holy crap! That sounds like a hell of an adventure.
Sean, very cool ride by bike to the top of Pikes Peak! It’s been almost 16 years since I was last up to the top. WOW, I like the tram idea, what a relaxing way to see all the sites! Thank You!
Thanks Steve. Hope you have been well. It was a fun bike ride for sure.
I'll never get it why they paved that wonderful road...
Oh yeah, money... Can't do anything in Colorado now without paying somebody...
I bet they charge for the oxygen machine up there now...
I’m glad they did or I would not have beg able to take my bike. Works have just had to take my truck otherwise. 🤪
That look over the edge gave me a tummy ache. Way too high for me. Gorgeous tho.
Hi you!!!!
I hope you’ve been well. It was such a pretty drive. I need to do the same at mt evens now.
@@SeanOzz I’m doing alright. Hope you’re doing well also. Have a great rest of the weekend!
Hanging in there. Life is life. We should grab lunch sometime ash’s catch up.
Beautiful! ❤
Thanks
@@SeanOzz you're welcome! Looks absolutely amazing up there. Bet it was awesome riding up!
So much fun. I need to do more rides soon as I can have extra time again