Today was a fabuolus day! 94 miles with 2, 700 feet of climbing although we had a pesky headwind. Things are becoming routine, we've formed groups based on various criteria; pace probably the biggest factor. I have been doing most of my riding with the same group of about 8- 10 riders but there is a special four-some that are about the same age 62-67 (me the oldest). The 4 of us are among the faster of the older riders here.
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| BILL, ED, ME and TOM (left to right) |
We passed by Bear Lake about 20 miles long and lies in two states; Wyoming and Utah. It's a lucious, large lake that my wife, Verla and myself spent time on when we lived in Utah in the early years of our marriage (late 60's). Utah is uniquely special to me as that's the state in which I landed after immigrating from Holland (as a 7 year old) and our 2 daughters (Nichole and Stephanie) were born. Being here brought back memories of many years ago.
The only significant climb was out of the Bear Lake basin, a 5 mile climb reaching altitude of 7, 400 feet . Once over the mountain, the terrain was fairly flat and you could "see forever"…..
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| LEADING THE WAY! |
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| MILES TO FOREVER! |
Had Lunch a really neat ghost town called Randolf . The Lunch menu was my favorite; grilled ham and cheese sandwiches with tomato.
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| PAC tours does a really great job with the food! |
The chilly wind picked up considerably after lunch as it does most days; but the last 20 miles were down hill and with a tail wind.
Gonight we are in Evanston Wyoming population 12, 000 thousand. Dinner tonight was pork loin and ice cream for dessert at a local diner. Tomorrow is one of the more challenging rides of the tour. A big day of 150 miles with 8, 600 feet of climbing and 3 mountain passes. Knees are holding up, although I will admit I am a bit tired!
LIFE IS LIKE A ROLL OF TOILET PAPER….THE CLOSER YOU GET TO THE END THE FASTER IT GOES, SO LIVE EACH MOMENT TO THE FULLEST!!
Today's miles 95
Total miles 999
Today's climb 2. 800 feet
Total climbing to date 37,300 feet
Avg speed today 18 mph
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