We rolled out of Jackson Hole a little later today because of the reduced mileage. The first 8 miles or so we rode on Jackson Hole's cycling path. It's wide and nicely paved, with plenty of small hills, dips and turns...fun! We followed Hoback River for the next 30 or so miles...until our first rest stop. We had a fairly large pack today because of the downhills. Neither Craig or I are comfortable around a large group, so we short-stopped the first rest and set off alone. At some point I joked that Chip would catch us. Within 10 miles...there he was, flying by with the Slauson boys (a father & son team) on his wheel. He worked really hard to make the catch. We short-stopped rest #2 and the 3 of us rolled on towards Montpelier. Chip and Craig are monster climbers! They easily gain 1/2 mile on me over a 2 mile climb. They're also nice enough to wait for me at the top...knowing I also stop to take pictures that will immortalize their feats of strength...ha! The last big climb was especially long and nasty! It just kept going up! As we descended (and about 5 miles from Montpelier) we ran into road work. The entire road surface had been stripped to gravel. While Craig rolled ahead to check if we could ride thru it...I canvased the waiting trucks to see if one would let us jump in for a lift to the other side. Craig report was not good...lot's of loose gravel! So, into the truck we went. These guys were really nice. They were returning from a few days of hunting with their horses (in the trailer) and 3 vintage flintlock rifles! One of which we discovered was still bundled up in the stuff we were sitting on in the truck bed. Thanks for the lift guys! Back on the road and straight to the local Huckleberry milkshake vendor! I'll miss huckleberries!!!
we started the day on the Jackson Hole cycling trail
The road along the Hoback. You can see the size of the group ahead.
The Hoback River
Mini Moo #2 (with some help from photoshop!)
Proof that we are now officially "in-Thayne"!
along the Salt River
That...is a lot of hay!
Would love to read the real estate description on this place: unique hilltop location, no noisy neighbors, 360 degree views, gets pummeled by prairie winds from every direction!
Downtown Afton...and the World's Largest Antler Arch...yeehaa!
Mr. Cinematography...Chip!
into the valley!
for my horse lover!
Me...not having fun on the climb!
3 miles at 7%...me likey!
Looking back at Craig and Chip
Great roads....very little traffic!
The gang made it to the border!
Up...up...up!
That was a nasty climb!
Craig and Chip hanging on for dear life! Sure beat riding a couple miles on that gravel! We'll make up the missed (2) miles tomorrow!
Chip and I ridin' shotgun!
4 comments:
I talked to those guys who gave you a lift. They said it would have been safer for them to put you guys in the horse trailor but were afraid that the horses would feel inferior being so near you big three studs. (I'm refering to your aerobic abilities by the way)
I am enjoying your adventure very much, David. Your pictures are so very spectacular and your text descriptive. Thank you, have fun, Aunt Lucy
Laughing out loud talking to you 'smack-dab in the middle of nowhere', (in your words)..
Oh my darling, oh my darling...
xoxo
I think we were short-changed with the "best legs contest." Are you sure we got to see Chip and Craig's legs??? Please give them my compliments! I hope you get to hook up with Wendy Lou Who and The Rodman pretty soon. Thanks for the awesome photography and commentary, DR. You are definitely having way too much fun ;-)
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