We are in Golden, CO at Dave’s parents’ house getting ready. We each had a trip this past weekend–I went to see my family in Yakima (an awesome time) and Dave spoke at the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium–and now it’s back to work.

Dave’s getting the final paperwork done for his Professional Engineer certification, we’re going to go shopping for food we can send to ourselves along the way, and then lots of bike work needs to be done. I’m also working on the website, adding in tidbits here and there to make things easier while on the trail. I’m really wondering how often we’ll find internet access along the Divide. It will likely be at public libraries, of which I’ve tracked down a few.  It’s going to be quite an adjustment for this web designer to disconnect for days at a time.

We’re expecting to leave Golden on Saturday and start the ride on August 2nd.