Storing our packs in the car, we felt feather light as we rolled over the Wyoming country side. As we neared noon, I noticed a line of steady clouds in the distance that never seemed to change. We soon realized that these were not clouds but rather snow capped mountains lining the horizon. While the sight was beautiful, these would be our first major range that we would have to climb. At that distance however, we were at least a day and a half away. Focus need to be on the miles ahead.
Titus drove ahead to pick lunch for us and met us on the road. While on the side of the road eating our arbys sandwiches and milkshakes, a fellow biker came down the road. This biker was man on recumbent bike, making his way cross country. There seems to be special commradrie shared between cyclists, particularly ones on tour. We understand each others experiences, motivations and pains. This allows for quick and friendly conversation. This man also informed us that just 6 miles behind him another couple who was doing a cross country tour would pass us. In less than a hour, a pair of bikes could be seen down the road. We walked across the road to meet this couple. Johnny and Audry had recently retired and set out on a cross country adventure from Oregon to Virginia. Johnny had originally planned to run across America, but according to him, after 200+ miles his knees gave up on the idea. Now on bicycles, him and his wife would make their journey east. After a great visit, we made our way toward our goal of Riverton, WY.
The last 20 or so miles riding into Riverton were splendid, long graduael descent from the high desert like plain into a green river bottom. The desecent, along with a generous tail wind allowed to us to take a extended break at a gas station. Titus had purchased us hotel rooms, of which we are grateful for. This allowed us to shower and do much needed Audrey before the long days of climbing ahead. after a filling meal of Mexican food, we are now at the hotel ready to rest until tomorrow. From what the other riders are telling us, we are facing at least 14 miles of climbing. While I am slightly exciting about getting into the mountains, my thighs are feeling a tad bit nervous.
Titus drove ahead to pick lunch for us and met us on the road. While on the side of the road eating our arbys sandwiches and milkshakes, a fellow biker came down the road. This biker was man on recumbent bike, making his way cross country. There seems to be special commradrie shared between cyclists, particularly ones on tour. We understand each others experiences, motivations and pains. This allows for quick and friendly conversation. This man also informed us that just 6 miles behind him another couple who was doing a cross country tour would pass us. In less than a hour, a pair of bikes could be seen down the road. We walked across the road to meet this couple. Johnny and Audry had recently retired and set out on a cross country adventure from Oregon to Virginia. Johnny had originally planned to run across America, but according to him, after 200+ miles his knees gave up on the idea. Now on bicycles, him and his wife would make their journey east. After a great visit, we made our way toward our goal of Riverton, WY.
The last 20 or so miles riding into Riverton were splendid, long graduael descent from the high desert like plain into a green river bottom. The desecent, along with a generous tail wind allowed to us to take a extended break at a gas station. Titus had purchased us hotel rooms, of which we are grateful for. This allowed us to shower and do much needed Audrey before the long days of climbing ahead. after a filling meal of Mexican food, we are now at the hotel ready to rest until tomorrow. From what the other riders are telling us, we are facing at least 14 miles of climbing. While I am slightly exciting about getting into the mountains, my thighs are feeling a tad bit nervous.
Can you tell we have a tailwind?
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