sonUtah pass?

ah, the winds of Utah, will they ever be at our back?

had another incredible day climbing through Utah: down and out of Escalante's river canyon, up and over "the hogback" (a gusty road that wound along the top of a mountain ridge, no guardrails on eithet side) into Boulder, and closing out the day with a 9600' summit just before leaving scenic route 12 and heading east on 24. 

God definitely had His eye on us today and provided excellent weather for the ride today (albeit a little too much wind in the face).

followed a storm cell for most of the morning, which kept things breezy and cool at the lower altitudes.

midday brought scattered clouds and sun, perfect for biking. 

by the time we reached our last summit of the day (a considerable climb, and actually not too far below Sonora Pass in elevation) the air had cooled considerably, and we donned gloves & warm gear for a chilly descent. 

even though the climbing gets easier and easier the stronger our legs become, still helps to take a break every now and then. 

ran into a lovely couple from Muskegon just before dusk in a gas station stop, and after trying our luck to snag a tent spot in an RV park (and failing) we hoofed it a few miles east on 24 before pitching our tents on the windiest plateau imaginable. 

looking at a lot of miles over the next week to hopefully bring us into Salida, CO by next Sunday, Lord willing.

until next time,

may the wind be always at your back (and not blowing over your tent)

josh & mark

the lifecycle team