87 miles of climbing, 4905 feet of climbing with 2 major passes to include the steepest climb we have on the trip. It was cool and overcast all day. The first 40 miles we rode into a 10-15 mph headwind. NOT what I needed. I was really tired all day. Actually, this is my worst day so far as riding goes. I stayed up too late in addition to pushing myself too hard yesterday. I think elevation is also a factor.
Breakfast was at 0530 and wee were off. Lot of wheat in the fields. At 45 miles we started rclimbing Pine Creek Pass at just over 6800 feet. Next we summited Teton Pass at 8431 feet. We also entered our third state, Wyoming. Just after the sign we started a 10 percent climb during which I ran out of gears. I admit it, I had to walk for a short piece. At the top a landmark says that it used to take 2 weeks to reach the summit by horse and wagon. The scenery was awesome and the decent was a screamer. I reached 48 mph plus, WOW!!!
Today one of the staff Jeff hit a rock and fell, breaking his wrist. You just never know!
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