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Headed To Gunnison
#41
Colorado does a good job of most people wearing masks and keeping distances.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#42
That is good to know.
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#43
Beautiful scenery Lee.

I have never seen your RSs dirty dirty before. I was shocked Big Grin
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#44
(07-17-2020, 05:06 AM)Olgry1 Wrote: Beautiful scenery Lee.

I have never seen your RSs dirty dirty before. I was shocked Big Grin
Smile
I wipe off the muffler and painted parts but they are not up to my standards Smile

Two days ago we saw a Lupin RS when we were coming into Lake City.
Also saw a yellow RS a few days back.
Lee
Iowa, USA
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#45
Tough day , 100 mile round trip to Cottonwood pass for a picture Smile

   

   

The parking area was overflowing both times we were on the pass.
   

A little cat nap after ice cream at Almont.
   
Lee
Iowa, USA
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#46
Common octane choices for states like Colorado with higher elevations.
   
Lee
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#47
Nice roads today. The pass is on hwy 12 NW of Trinidad.
Lee
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#48
Great Sand Dunes NP
   

   


The pass is on hwy 12 NW of Trinidad.
   
Lee
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Lee
Iowa, USA
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#50
In Norton Kansas. Home tomorrow.
Lee
Iowa, USA
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#51
(07-19-2020, 05:13 PM)Lee Wrote: In Norton Kansas. Home tomorrow.

Lee and others who have gone to Gunnison ... how did you find the altitude? Any altitude sickness, any blood pressure problems?

I ask this because I was watching a YouTube video today by a pair of RVers who were forced to move from their camping location at 10,500 ft down to 7,500 ft since the wife's blood pressure was elevated as soon as they arrived there and would not go down for days, until after they descended. Admittedly she has chronic hypertension and is on meds, as am I. Her husband who does not have hypertension was finding breathing more laborious, as did the wife.
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#52
Gunnison is at 7700 feet. You should have no issues there. When you get over 10,000 you'll notice the shortness of breath etc. Don't really know about blood pressure.
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#53
Debbie and I have never had a problem with altitude sickness.
I'll get short of breath when walking fast or walking up a steep trail above 12,000 feet.

I have high blood pressure. No idea if my blood pressure goes up when above 10,000 feet.
Lee
Iowa, USA
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#54
You'll be ok, I've never had any problems doing normal activities at elevations. I've had altitude sickness, so I know what it feels like, but I was at 12000 feet carrying a 50 lb backpack, and quickly recovered when I got down to 10000 feet. I also take blood pressure meds and riding in the mountains does not bother me at all - the duration is not long enough and the exertion is not hard enough.
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#55
(07-20-2020, 04:40 AM)BobAintStoppin Wrote: Gunnison is at 7700 feet. You should have no issues there. When you get over 10,000 you'll notice the shortness of breath etc. Don't really know about blood pressure.

Oh, that's good to know about Gunnison being at 7700 ft. I have been as high as 7500 ft on the BRP and had no issues at all.
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#56
(07-20-2020, 05:43 AM)Lee Wrote: Debbie and I have never had a problem with altitude sickness.
I'll get short of breath when walking fast or walking up a steep trail above 12,000 feet.

I have high blood pressure. No idea if my blood pressure goes up when above 10,000 feet.

Thanks Lee. That too is encouraging. In the video I watched, it seems that the woman even with meds had fairly high diastolic numbers as normal.
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#57
(07-20-2020, 11:40 AM)runnerhiker Wrote: You'll be ok, I've never had any problems doing normal activities at elevations. I've had altitude sickness, so I know what it feels like, but I was at 12000 feet carrying a 50 lb backpack, and quickly recovered when I got down to 10000 feet. I also take blood pressure meds and riding in the mountains does not bother me at all - the duration is not long enough and the exertion is not hard enough.

Thanks Ron. Your feedback and the others above have addressed my concerns, especially since I am not the only one taking meds (and I also use a CPAP). I don't expect to be doing a lot of walking around at 12,000 ft. Smile
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#58
(07-20-2020, 12:36 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: Thanks Lee. That too is encouraging. In the video I watched, it seems that the woman even with meds had fairly high diastolic numbers as normal.

I've been on blood pressure meds for less than a year and borderline on needing it.
Lee
Iowa, USA
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#59
(07-20-2020, 12:33 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:
(07-20-2020, 04:40 AM)BobAintStoppin Wrote: Gunnison is at 7700 feet. You should have no issues there. When you get over 10,000 you'll notice the shortness of breath etc. Don't really know about blood pressure.

Oh, that's good to know about Gunnison being at 7700 ft. I have been as high as 7500 ft on the BRP and had no issues at all.

Some of the passes you'll ride over are above 12,000 feet. If you decide to ride up Mt Evans the road tops out around 14,000 feet.
Lee
Iowa, USA
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#60
Arrived home today.
Lee
Iowa, USA
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