proof. people driving called us "tough". can't argue with that. and yes, that is really snow.
couple hundred feet from the summit above cedar city
again, near summit above zion state park - from left, carissa, nate, josh, van, me, cory, joe, kel, and linc. started the day in the low 30's so we had to bundle up.
what an amazing day! we started with a fierce climb from 6000ish ft to 9910 ft over 18 miles and 1 hr 50 min. wasn't as steep as places we've been, but riding at 6-16 mph is tough to do for 2 hrs. the rest of the day we cruised down to a little town called tropic near bryce canyon. the best part was when we descended the mountain, it turned out to be a perfect day to be outside. the last 30 miles was absolutely stunning. we passed red canyon with a crumbly orangish-red stone then cruised through bryce canyons at fast speeds on windy roads (a cyclist's dream). had no idea this area of the country was so beautiful. finished the day with about 86 miles. set up our place at bryce valley high school where tammy was cooking up some tasty grill cheese and tomato soup (funny thing is the home-ec room teacher's name is "mrs. thompson" which happens to be tammy's last name)
really proud of the riders. this was not an easy climb.
my pics from yesterday are on my flash drive that is our "sweep" vehicle today so i will try to post it later this evening.
5 comments:
You guys are amazing! I have to say I was a bit worried but I think you can conquer anything.
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The Senior Center Folks in Solana Beach are still talking about r4wh team. The loved you guys and we are tracking you each Wednesday and giving an update as well as marking you on the poster you all signed for us! Stay warm~ . love, The Pauleys
I didn't realize you guys were going through all the national parks. It is so beautiful there isn't it? All of you are so amazing, I get tired climbing that little tiny hill at prospect park, and you guys are climbing huge mountains -truly unbelievable:) ok, I am gong to try to wake lalit up and see if he will go for a ride with me. can't wait to hear about your next ride!
I know what you mean about how hard 2 hours at 6 mphs is. That's my averages speed on flat land.
The pics look great. Keep up the good work.
Your legs look HUGE (except for your calves ... those are tiny!) :) Your trip is truly incredible and inspiring. The comment section of the blog gets blocked at work (seriously ... it sucks), but I've been checking the blog every day.
Sonia is amazing. Getting more giggly and more adorable (if it's possible) everyday.
Can't wait to hear more. Keep rockin' it!
Lalit
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