Following La Panza Road, the countryside passes by as you ascend a slight (1.6%) grade for 10 miles, then a short travel on highway 58 brings you to the first rest stop.

Shell Creek's wildflowers abound as you follow the road on a gradual descent toward the lunch stop in Shandon.

After lunch, you face your toughest challenge as you do the long (1.5% to 2.5%) ascent on highway 41 to the next water stop. Shortly after, you will reach the top of the hills, have wide-open views before you descend and pass the horse ranches on your return to Creston.

Now it's onto the BBQ with the satisfaction of knowing you've added about 2,000-feet of climbing to your credits!

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