Today's Mileage: 49
Total Mileage: 1322
We knew we had an easy day ahead of us, both in terms of mileage and climbing, so we were able to take our time and enjoy the scenery.
The first 20 miles took us through Capitol Reef, where we saw beautiful red rock formations. What was neat was that a single bend in the road could lead us into a canyon with completely different colors and features.
Wesley (aka the Deer Whisperer) got some cool pictures of a deer eating apricots off a low tree.
The trip was mellow and uneventful. We stopped at a small organic farm and bakery where I got a delicious salad. It's amazing how my body craves fresh fruits and vegetables on this trip, and how easy it is to take these for granted in my "normal" life. On the road, our food options have often been the mini-marts attached to gas stations, so opportunities for real food are a welcome sight.
Toward the end of the ride we met a guy named Parker who was heading west. It's neat to find other bikers on the road and trade stories with them.
We got to Hanksville early, and lazed around a campsite, shooing away flies and catching up on phone calls. We also met some westbound cyclists staying the night in Hanksville.
Total Mileage: 1322
We knew we had an easy day ahead of us, both in terms of mileage and climbing, so we were able to take our time and enjoy the scenery.
The first 20 miles took us through Capitol Reef, where we saw beautiful red rock formations. What was neat was that a single bend in the road could lead us into a canyon with completely different colors and features.
Wesley (aka the Deer Whisperer) got some cool pictures of a deer eating apricots off a low tree.
The trip was mellow and uneventful. We stopped at a small organic farm and bakery where I got a delicious salad. It's amazing how my body craves fresh fruits and vegetables on this trip, and how easy it is to take these for granted in my "normal" life. On the road, our food options have often been the mini-marts attached to gas stations, so opportunities for real food are a welcome sight.
Toward the end of the ride we met a guy named Parker who was heading west. It's neat to find other bikers on the road and trade stories with them.
We got to Hanksville early, and lazed around a campsite, shooing away flies and catching up on phone calls. We also met some westbound cyclists staying the night in Hanksville.
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