Today's Mileage: 58
Total Mileage: 1141
Today was beautiful!
Dave Fox decided to start the ride with me and Wesley, while Alpine did our laundry and drove the SAG wagon.
Our ride took us up a gorgeous creek, complete with waterfalls, rock walls, and even some bighorn sheep.
We climbed for about 17 miles before reaching the 9910 foot summit. We continued on the road to Cedar Breaks, eventually reaching over 10,000 feet elevation.
Alpine Dave did a great job driving SAG, pulling over frequently to offer us cold water, ice, and snacks. He also doubled back several times to let us know what kind of terrain to expect in the upcoming miles.
Unfortunately, Fox took the "shortcut" (ahem, WRONG way) down the mountain and was not at the rally point we had designated. Luckily for all, we had the truck and Alpine was able to retrieve Fox before he ventured too far off course.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing Cedar Breaks, a beautiful red canyon-y rock area cutting into the mountain we had climbed.
After lunch in a meadow full of wildflowers, we began the 30-mile downhill to Panguitch. It was mostly fun, but the bumps in the road got a little irritating.
With 18 miles left, Alpine and Fox traded duties. The last part of the ride included a cool stream, a lovely lake, and a gorgeous gorge.
We set up camp at the KOA in Panguitch, thankful for the pool and shower. Dinner was at a Texas-style BBQ place in town, and shortly after we were ready for bed.
Total Mileage: 1141
Today was beautiful!
Dave Fox decided to start the ride with me and Wesley, while Alpine did our laundry and drove the SAG wagon.
Our ride took us up a gorgeous creek, complete with waterfalls, rock walls, and even some bighorn sheep.
We climbed for about 17 miles before reaching the 9910 foot summit. We continued on the road to Cedar Breaks, eventually reaching over 10,000 feet elevation.
Alpine Dave did a great job driving SAG, pulling over frequently to offer us cold water, ice, and snacks. He also doubled back several times to let us know what kind of terrain to expect in the upcoming miles.
Unfortunately, Fox took the "shortcut" (ahem, WRONG way) down the mountain and was not at the rally point we had designated. Luckily for all, we had the truck and Alpine was able to retrieve Fox before he ventured too far off course.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing Cedar Breaks, a beautiful red canyon-y rock area cutting into the mountain we had climbed.
After lunch in a meadow full of wildflowers, we began the 30-mile downhill to Panguitch. It was mostly fun, but the bumps in the road got a little irritating.
With 18 miles left, Alpine and Fox traded duties. The last part of the ride included a cool stream, a lovely lake, and a gorgeous gorge.
We set up camp at the KOA in Panguitch, thankful for the pool and shower. Dinner was at a Texas-style BBQ place in town, and shortly after we were ready for bed.
11 comments:
Its quite interesting. Great :)
- Satya@FSL.com
Keep it up Cecilia! I'm very impressed by your ride, and the blog captures it perfectly.
Cheers,
JB
Hi Cici,
I've been in touch with your folks and they put me on to your blog, so I've been following your progress. What a great adventure and thanks for sharing it with us.
See you in DC eventually?
Love,
Pat Wood
Cecilia:
We heard from your folks about your trip and we'll be following it. You'll be going pretty close to my old hometown of Joplin, Missouri, if you follow the map you have. We'll keep watching your progress.
Mike and Tam Dunn
Hooray for Utah!
What does SAG stand for?
I miss you!
Molly
I wasn't "lost", I just wanted to put in a few extra miles!
Had a great time riding with you guys, keep on rolling.
Fox
Hey Cecilia,
I've noticed that in all of your photos you are wearing the same clothes? Is this a coincidence or are you getting mighty stinky!
Just stumbled on the blog tonight and I really am enjoying it.
From Panguitch I assume the route you have already taken is Route 12 through Bryce and Escalante. If you are traveling this way it is one of my top three roads in the US.
BTW there is an old orchard in Capitol Reef where the fruit used to be free to pick. I think it might still be unless you collect enough to carry with you, in which there is a small fee.
Happy riding.
Kacey
Clothing weighs a lot so the idea is to take very few changes of clothes. However, we were able to find a way to shower almost every day and to do laundry at least every 4th day at the latest. Still, the variety in clothing for pictures is minimal. Makes for boring pictures but at least we could get up the hills (well, most of the time...Ceci's next post has more to say about that but I'm guessing the remoteness of her location is keeping the blog from uploading)
And Molly,
I don't think SAG stands for anything (although I might be wrong)
I've always took it to mean the vehicle that "sags" back to the riders (especially the slowest) and offers support like drinks or food. At times, it even offers a ride, although in that case it's name changes to "sweep" as in sweep up the last people out there before it gets too late.
Molly and Alpine (and all):
SAG stands for Support And Gear, it's not just the last riders who need H2O! "Press" would know this but he won't play.
Anxious for upcoming posts.
Roll On,
Fox
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