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Day 14 - Ely to The Border Inn, Utah.

14/5/2013

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Today I hit Utah, just!

I checked into my motel for the night and during the 20 second walk to the room I crossed the border leaving Nevada and switching into Utah.
In the process I hit my third state and 2nd timezone since my journey began.
My guess is that the establishment are making the most of their border location, taking advantage of Nevada's more relaxed gambling laws. It's full of the usual slot machines. No gambling facilities in the rooms though.

It felt good to get on the move again today.
I went back to the friendly
Pharmacy/sandwich/smoothy place first thing in the morning to buy a some food for my journey. Again they wouldn't let me pay even though I honestly wanted to. It was a really nice gesture for the 2nd time and it set me off in a good mood for the day.

The riding was pretty good today. I covered 64.5 miles in about 6 hours over 2 passes. More great scenery although other days have been more spectacular.
It did get extremely hot at mid day. My GPS said 35 C at its peak. Most of the day I was riding in the high 20's but there were a few clouds about which helped.
The best part today was that the wind was behind me most of the time. It makes everything so much more fun and less of a struggle.
And it's makes a bloody change too.
I'm praying for some good luck with wind and the weather tomorrow. It's the 84 mile day to Milford.
The day I've been dreading!!
I have kept in touch with another rider I met on a day I was resting. He was fine so carried on. Anyway, on this 84 mile day he gave in, flagged a pickup truck and hitched a lift! Said he got sick of fighting the wind. Maybe I will follow suit. We will see.

My motel room today is a beauty. Wooden cladding at its best, artex ceiling, stunning wallpaper, cooker next to the bed, manky, corduroy fabric old mans reclining chair, even a VHS machine. It's a real flashback!

I'm going back to Nevada now for some dinner, if I can stomach it ;)


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8 Comments
Anita Gonzalez
14/5/2013 11:53:16 pm

Really enjoying reading about your rides. I have wanted to do what you are doing for a few years now. Hopefully soon I will. I am learning from your experences.

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Ben Bennett
15/5/2013 12:09:18 am

Hi Anita. I'm pleased its going down well. Will try to make sure I keep the updates coming. :)

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John E
15/5/2013 12:32:59 am

Why are you at the Border Inn?
You should be in Baker if you are on the WX,
Unless you are planning on staying on US 50.

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Ben Bennett
15/5/2013 12:37:38 am

I decided to skip baker. It's a mile detour from the WE. Another rider put me off staying there.

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Jennifer Tobey
15/5/2013 02:11:45 am

You are just making the miles fly by. I loved your comment on the prior post about getting a feel for the place based on the people! I agree. Every time I'm out riding in our county and have to climb a giant hill I think of you climbing mountain passes. It makes it easier. :)

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Ben Bennett
15/5/2013 10:01:35 am

Glad I'm of assistance :)

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Ben N
15/5/2013 05:20:31 am

Good going Gord! You'd be able to cycle 200 miles a day in Norfolk.
Now - tell the truth about your free sandwiches and sun cream ;-) No such thing as a free lunch!

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Ben Bennett
15/5/2013 10:02:11 am

They didn't ask me to sing or dance or anything!

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