We needed to cross another mountain range of the Western Rockies today. It took us on a very difficult, long, 8% grade climb. It brought us through some beautiful high mountain forests and rushing rivers. Some of the riders actually had a moose cross in front of them. Others saw a variety of deer, elk. etc. The summit was marked as an elevation of 9,450 feet. We had a few riders that could not make it today because of breathing diffuculties in the high elevation. That is the highest that we have climbed so far on our tour, until we go over 11,000 feet later this week.
Once reaching the summit, it was a long wild ride down to the next valley. I was pushing 40 mph most of the time. The surroundings suddenly changed from dense evergreen and aspen forests to more barren rocky terrain. It is amazing how one side of a mountain can be completely different from the other,
We continued down the long, slow decline to high plateaus with different rock formations, some red, some showing many layers of the rock.
It was another long day, getting to camp at about 5:30 p.m. because I was on breakfast cleanup before I could leave. I am beat tonight, so am going to close my report out. Tomorrow is another 90+ mile days to the dinosour remains area.
Love to all, P & J.
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Good morning Pete and Julie.
Reading about your 8% climb, I can't imagine doing it on bike. I think of going up and down Mount Eagle on the way to Florida, and that is only a 7% grade. Riding down at 40mph, how do you have time to watch the scenery?
By now you must have thights of steel.
Praying for your strength and safety.
Love, Rick and Bonnie
Pete and Julie,
We continue to be inspired by your blog commments. Thanks for keeping us informed. Our prayers for you and your mission continue. God bless...
We are making plans to meet you Sat. night and Sun. morning in Madison, Wisc. at Crossroads Church. Hope this works for you. Let us know if you need anything brought along.
Larry and Sue
I think I've finally figured out how to reply to your blog. Just finished reading about Monday's ride. Unbelievable, also scary! Keeping you in our prayers, along with Julie. It sounds like there's lots of exciting, yet frightful things you're encountering on the way. I admire your stamina and pray you can complete the mission you set out to do. Stay safe and may God's blessing's continue to go with you.
Love and prayers,
Nels & Ruth
Uncle Pete ande Aunt Julie. After a few days away, I've cought up with your blog and you've brought back some great memories of my summers in Salt Lake City. I know the climb up i80 to Park City well -- I had wanted to do that ride myself, but never managed it that summer. The steep hill from the church was part of my normal commute to work and church. great memories. Thanks. Looking forward to reading about the rest of your trip. Cathy
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