Today's Mileage: 72
Total Mileage: 797
We awoke early after some very sound sleep, and were pleased to find the day overcast. Again, we would be traveling the whole day without access to water or other services, so we performed the ice cold water bottle ritual in preparation. The first 10 miles would include major climbing, taking us through two mountain passes over 7000 feet elevation.
Alpine noticed a flat as soon as we got going, so he and Wesley gave me a head start up the mountain. It was amazing how much easier a hard climb could be at the beginning of the day, when I was still feeling fresh and the temperature was still cool.
The third mountain pass was deceivingly difficult, but was followed by thirty miles through a nice flat basin with a tailwind to push us along.
Wesley was already long gone, so Dave and I stopped at a pleasantly surprising, unannounced rest area for lunch. Yogi flagged down an RV to beg for ice and water, even though we were more than amply supplied.
The ride took us through some pretty country before the small climb into Eureka. We had missed the 4th of July parade, but Wesley found us a grassy park to camp in.
We were also fortunate to find a laundromat that served beer. Clean clothes were long overdue. The town of Eureka was busy for the holiday, so we waited a while for our dinners, then headed to the main street to watch a really long fireworks display.
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Lol yogi,, i love it!! you will have to change your mug when ya get back.
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