Meeteetse to Basin, WY: 54 milesWednesday, July 20, 2016 Out early.Such an early start from our motel,E. and I were first of 350 in line for brkfst.There was full moon,Horizon of pink clouds,Quiet roads.Minutes later,Straight angle morning sun in eyes.Not for long.Ride was fast, easy,Part of adventure, not mission.Into Basin by 10:30Before heat of day.A […]
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Ten Sleep to Meeteetse, WY: 84 miles (My ride: 40 mi.)Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Today was HEAT!Total ride length 84 miles.Many riders sagged in from points along way.Vast open prairie,No spots of shade, temps in 90’s.Depleting conditions.Bob came along in car when I was at forty miles;Racked bike onto carrier.Picked up Elizabeth at 55 miles;Racked […]
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Buffalo to Ten Sleep, WY: 64 miles (My ride: 54)Monday, July 18, 2016 Beautiful morning to start day.Elizabeth and I said to each other how much we likeEarly morning riding.Cool, quiet, fresh.Had about a mile together.Elizabeth glided away,Looking totally effortless,From distance.We both knowIt did not stay effortless.Very hard day!Our three rest stopsTwelve miles apart,Wisely spaced […]
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Sheridan to Buffalo, WY: 48 milesSunday, July 17, 2016 Today started early.Elizabeth and I had Bob take us and ourBicycles to Sheridan Jr H.S. toGet into 5:15 Q-ing up forBreakfast.Service with four lines,So, quick to get food.We were on road by six a.m.Yesterday after dinner,Had driven leaving-town-route in car.Big help in morning to know where […]
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Tomorrow: Tour De Wyoming!Saturday, July 17, 2016Drove from Centennial to Sheridan, WY We are registered!We have route sheets!We have white hoodiesTouting twenty years of the “Tour.”Bob and I,Elizabeth Williams from Laramie, Bob’s niece;We three are tucked into motel,Grateful for beds, hot water, shelter from wind.Picnicked in Casper,Lunch.Picnicked in Sheridan in front of motel room, Dinner.Soon […]
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Hiking While Bike is TunedFriday, July 15, 2016 Yesterday my bike was cleaned and tuned.So shiny, ready to ride,It is stashed in Elizabeth William’s Laramie kitchen,Which used to be Bob’s parents’ home.We will meet there Saturday, July 16, morning to loadFor trip to Sheridan, WY for Check-in time with 348 other riders.When getting bike to […]
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Truckin’ Up the Mountain: 10 milesJuly 13, 2016 Nice two-day morning routine we’ve had:Together driving to Libby Creek Campground.Lin biking from there,Bob taking forest walk.Again I’m climbing around Barbour Lake.Three cyclists ahead on road.I watched young woman reach down,Pull out water bottle,Lift bottle, tilt head, squirt water in mouth,Riding one-handed, good balance.Here is how I […]
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High Altitude Training ContinuesJuly 12, 2016 Hi Friends,Continuing to pedal up mountain;Not yet to top of Snowy Range.Up same mountain route with 1/2 wind,e.g. gusts of 25 not 50 mph.Less wind, more aware what conditions required, meant more miles.Slowest one hour of whole trip, andIt worked.Relearned that when stop midst uphill,Move to higher gear before […]
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Visiting Day in Denver and…July 10 and 11, 2016 Connecting with others:One of my keys toSaying “yes” to Bigger Things.Many of my rides have beenWith other riders who enrich my days.The 660 to 60th Reunion ride is different—Connections come in other ways.The “Connect” part of today’s storyIs wonderful Denver, CO day spentWith granddaughter Maggie & […]
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Preparing for the Tour de WyomingJuly 8, 2016 One of my favorite rides, from Centennial to Laramie.Even though elevation from Centennial’s 8000-some ft toLaramie’s 7200 ft seemsAll down hill.Still good training.Some of training is relearningThings known.I set out with one water bottle.Working hard,Pedaling up long hill,Breathing through open mouth.Wyoming airDried mouth,Leaving tongue withDesiccated texture ofDesert […]
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Kimball, NE to Cheyenne, WY: 60 milesJuly 7, 2016 I have completed my ride to Cheyenne !!!Much cooler temps were delight.Winds varying during day.Portion of ride on small Wyo road,Completely new to me,Had steep climbs.Just an intro toBig Mountain climbs of “Tour de Wyo” ride later in July.Total mileage this ride was 660 miles,Much less […]
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Gering to Kimball, NE: 48 windy milesJuly 6, 2016 I’m so aware that this ride is possible for meWith creative ferrying by my SAG.Thanks, SAG!(SAG = Support and Gear = Bob!)Three parts of today ….Bob and I together rode five miles out of Gering,Admiring Scott’s Bluff.I went on south toward Kimball,Bob returned to motel to […]
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