Click on the thumbnails to view larger images.

KP, Strawman and Roger with Chuckie V standing guard at the Epic Camp kick off BBQ.

Strawman hanging with Scott Molina and Eric Schwartz at the Epic Camp kick off BBQ.

Boop, me and Joe at the pre-Epic BBQ.

The Epic Camp Crew (missing Joe) ready for the Day 1 ride to 10,300 feet.

EC Day 1: Waiting out a lightning storm in Ward.

EC Day 1: Hummingbirds at the General Store in Ward.

EC Day 3: At the Trail Ridge visitor's center with the crew less Gordo and Clas.

EC Day 4: Passing through Oak Creek, CO. This had too much feel not to snap it.

EC Day 5, with the sun setting over Steamboat Springs, CO.

EC Day 6: Uh-huh, this is my coach. ;-)

EC Day 7: Hanging out in Vail with my Mom and Betty.

EC Day 11: Sunrise in Winter Park. One of my fave Colorado places.

EC Day 11: The start of a hike in Winter Park.

EC Day 11: The lodge below, partway up the hike.

EC Day 11: The end of my hike in Winter Park - yes, that would be hail. ;-)

Last day of Epic Camp, Boop and I ready to roll it out.

Back in Canada. Early morning view from our condo in Apex.

Naramata fires on the north shores of Lake Okanagan that took off a few days before race day.

Dinner a few days before IMC - Boop, Sharon, Wy and G.

Gordo ready for the annual Underpants Run.