further up, farther in

tell you what, there are some incredible people out in the world. Fred Pagles, the owner of Zion Cycles, is one of them. last night and this morning, he gave us a wealth of bike advice and helped get a new rear wheel for my bike ordered and shipped directly from the manufacturer to Moab, UT so I could pick it up when we road through. the guy is a genius around bikes, and I can't plug Zion Cycles enough. if ever you're anywhere near Zion, stop in and check out the shop, Fred's a legend in my book. 

here's a few of the more memorable moments of the day, a mon avis....

switchbacks out of Zion. climbing is easy when the scenery's this amazing. 

hitch-hiking through the tunnel leading out of Zion to Bryce Canyon (couldn't get past the ranger at the entrance, apparently it's illegal to bike through the tunnel) with a pretty cool group of canyoneering fellas and gals who were kind enough to lend us the back of their pickup truck. 

stopping in the shade of Mt. Carmel Junction's gas station for lunch. (and getting free ice! always love it when we can do that) 

seeing God provide a free site for the night, complete with good phone service, free ramen, a hot shower and a warm room to relax in and eat our dinner before heading to bed. He knows just what we need and just when we need it. 

and that's that! another day, a few more miles closer to our destination. 

looking forward to Bryce and some cooler temperatures the further north and higher up we go in Utah. 

until next time,

may the rains fall softly on your fields

josh & mark

the lifecycle team