I’m off today on an unexpected, spontaneous trip to Colorado — I just decided to go on Thursday! My daughter’s boyfriend is racing in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which features some of the world’s top pro cyclists including Cadel Evans and the Schleck brothers, the top three finishers in this year’s Tour de France. This guy, however, is our big draw:
Nora and I will be driving all over Colorado to catch the various mountain stages; I’m really looking forward to seeing the cyclists race over the top of Independence Pass, which tops out at over 12,000 feet. The race will be televised on Versus in case any of you are secret bicycling fans or just like to watch fit men with great legs in tight spandex. Go Team Exergy and Matt Cooke!!!
I will, of course, bring along knitting. In addition to my Forest Path stole, I’ll be working on my own Summer Solstice cardigan. Susan liked hers so much, I was inspired to start one. I’m making it out of The Fibre Company’s Acadia, a wonderful yarn: 60% merino, 20% baby alpaca, and 20% silk. My colorway is Summersweet and I love it.
I haven’t knit enough to bother with a progress shot, but I hope to have a big chunk finished by the time I come back.
From Susan — Go, Cookie!! Woo Hoo!!
Comment by lv2knit — August 22, 2011 @ 10:30 am
Yay! My turf 😀 My boyfriends dad covered the same competition (Journalist) check out Fancy Tiger yarn store if you get a chance its super urban and amazing, and further from Denver is My Sister Knits in fort collins (my fav) Enjoy your stay!
Comment by Sara — August 24, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
How exciting! Have a fabulous time!
Comment by Kym — August 24, 2011 @ 7:06 pm
There are some awfully fun yarn shops in Colorado. Have fun on your trip!
Comment by Lisle — August 25, 2011 @ 11:53 am