Day 58 – Recharge; Rumble Strips; Horns
There were quite a few days of climbs, heat and distance this past week. So today was a day to recharge my body and energy as well as some maintenance…
Day 57 – Beautiful Morning; A Cyclist from the UK; A Little History
Morning Start A vista to wake up to as I started this morning's ride. Antony from the UK riding across America for MS I met another cross-country rider. He is…
Day 56 – Quite the View; Climbing Anyone? Yes-It is I; A boring 30+
A View After the Climb After climbing one of the ridges, I turned around to see where I had come from - what a view! A mini dome of Utah…
Day 55 – Basin & Ridges; A Summit Partner; Antlers; 2nd to Last State
Day after Day Although I've cycled through basins and ridges for days, I still find their desolate beauty mesmerizing. Such vastness that few experience. However, I did find a place…
Day 54 – Along a mining route
Been Here Awhile Right on the highway. And back then the highway sure wasn't like it is today. What is it? A home, a miner's shack? A stagecoach stop? Just…
Day 53 – A Birthday
It was a wonderful 75th birthday today. Diane and I spent a very relaxing day in Eureka, Nevada. No peddling. Just some coffee and cards, darn good breakfast (late) and…
Day 52 – Great Views; A Wonderful Companion
View From the Top Just one of the many great views from the top. Yes, I've reduced the number of pics of me at the top of a summit. My…
Day 51 – A pass; A group of riders
Taking off my helmet for a cool breeze. I felt like going over the Auston Summit was my first real "pass" experience like I'm used to in Colorado. Actual switchback!…
Day 50 – A Perspective; A Town
Wide Open Spaces It was truly a different type of ride today. For mile after mile after mile there were no signs of human activity outside of the road I…
Day 49 – Taking it easy; 30#
Entrance to Cold Springs Station It has been a good day to get some relaxation in. This weekend was an ATV gathering so it was a bit different setting in…