Today was an amazing day - we had a strong tail wind almost all day - we were flying down the roads at over 25 miles an hour without even trying - it was fantastic! Well, I almost forget, we did have a climb up to Emigrant Pass (which was a nice climb - that is Don and I pictured at the summit) and had rumble strips that we went over for miles on I80E and couldn't avoid (see video above). The scenary was amazing with a canyon view at one point and nice snow covered mountains (the Ruby mountains) in the distance. I couldn't have asked for a better day.
I have been riding with the same group of about 10-15 other riders and have enjoyed our conversations and getting to know them all well. We had many laughs today and overall everyone seemed in a cherry mood; we were all enjoying ourselves. We had lunch at Burger King and the group all got doo rags for their heads (I refused to get one... you'll understand when I get a photo up here of all of them with their doo rags! Oh man! :) We were having tons of fun. I was welcomed to Elko by Deb and Gary (a nice couple from Chicago) treating me to coffee at a local coffee shop. Everyone in Elko has been super friendly and nice. We learned that there is a local college here and this is definitely not "in the middle of nowhere" - it is a nice town. According to Gary, it is one of the top 100 places to retire... not completely sure why but it seems like a nice enough town.
I had a lovely afternoon swim in the indoor swimming pool and enjoyed some conversation with some locals in the hot tub. I am resting up for the next two days, which will be consecutive centuries plus (108 miles ish and 117 miles ish)! YAHOO! Bring it on baby (just no wind, pleeeease :)
6 comments:
Hooray, you made it! I am so jealous!!! I want to join the bike group!!! I can't wait to see all the pictures and hear all the stories.
xoxoxo
Jalyn
Hi Audrey-
Just got the info for your blog today from Georgia. Wow! Looks like you are having an incredible time.
I have added your blog to my RSS feeds so I can follow your journey.
dani
I got your link from Georgia too! I've read it since Day 1 and will follow along with you. What a great adventure and it sounds like you're loving every minute of it. You'll be in my thoughts each day. Power to you!
Amara sends big kisses, too!
With video yet! I get tired just reading your blog. Don't know if I can get through the next two days.
I love the pictures, keep them coming! Miss you : )
- Natalie
Hi Audrey, I so wish I were traveling with you even as the SAG driver. lol Read your blog daily but have yet to see the videso. I can't find any place to click on to view the videos. I really want to see that "pace line". Help! 25mph due to a tail wind WOW! Wait til tomorrow. There are high winds coming through the valley now and should catch up to you (for a tail wind) in about 15-20 hours before it hits the midwest in about 36 hours. So glad you are having such a wonderful time. "Flat" CAN be fun when you are FLYING at 25mph. Yahoo!
Love you, Aunt Joyce
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