Last Day Tour de WYO 2017

This was last day of 2017 Tour de Wyoming ride.

Total ride was 49 miles.
Elizabeth and I rode 39 miles.

Our fabulous SAG person, Bob,
Drove us to top of summit,
Start of "Happy Jack Road.”
We began there at 6am.

That early assist meant
We didn't ride up 5% grade
Shoulder of Interstate 80,
Alongside many big semi trucks.

That would have been safe—
Just unpleasant.

Early morning ride,
Across beautiful mountain terrain,
No other cyclists (still grinding way up 5% freeway)
Cool temps,
Excellent last day ride.

Bonus was tail wind,
Except three miles when it was crosswind.

Elevation drop of 1500 ft.,
Wind at back,
Speedy finish!

End of each ride,
I count my blessings.
Yesterday rider hospitalized,
No details.

I thank conditions
That bring me through safely.

This adventure has reminded me,
What I like about ride,
What parts I may not include in another trip,
How helpful & kind most folks are,
That I am so LUCKY for opportunity.

Hugs and love to each of you,
Lin

Finish Line Limerick:

I've safely completed this bike ride.
Groaning uphill, smiling on glide.
I start out each day,
To work and to play—
Show up for this journey and not hide!

Dawn breaking on Happy Jack Road

Here I come, to the finish line!