Today was MAGNIFICENT. I will let the pictures do most of the talking but here are some details. We rode from Jackson Hole to Dubois, WY. It was an 87 mile ride starting through the town of Jackson Hole - riding with the Tetons embracing us the entire time. At mile 40, we started to climb for 18 miles to the highest Summit of our trip at 9658' - the peak was on the Continental Divide. I was thrilled to be able to ride to the Summit and as I finally saw the ABB van at the top, I started singing the Rocky theme song! It was an amazing feeling. Pretty much the final 30 miles of the ride were downhill - so the plan was for me to bypass the sharpest section so I returned to riding and rode the last 20 miles downhill into Dubois. Overall, I ended the day at 77 miles and elated. Today was probably the last day for awhile that a van ride will be necessary.
Finally, before I get to the pics, at Rap tonight we found out that part of the route we were supposed to ride tomorrow is flooded out. So we have a detour, turning our 79 miles ride into a 95 mile ride. I'll let you know how it goes.
Gorgeous scenery!!! You look great - a real cyclist! I love all the photos and updates on your rides. Go Sharon go!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dolly! You look fabulous!
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Went out last night and bought myself a very nice Specialized road bike...
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Good luck with the nearly century ride.
Martha
So glad to hear you had "The Eye of the Tiger" to get you to the Summit!! So proud of you! The pictures are BREATHTAKING!! Good luck on the 95 miles today!
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