A slow start.
The first stop before leaving Panguitch was the bakery to buy some freshly made doughnuts for the journey. They were amazing - I must eat more of those.
2nd stop was the local diner for a large breakfast, lots of coffee and a sandwich to go, for the journey!!
3rd stop was a general food shop to buy some further things to eat - for the journey!!!
Finally at about 8.45 we (Chris and I continue to ride together) made it out of town.
It was a nice day on the road. 67 miles covered over 2 climbs, neither of which were too punishing.
It started off with yet more fantastic scenery. It just keeps on coming! An amazing red canyon appropriately named Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante National monument.
All day there was something new to marvel at. It's really getting boring now ;)
Of course you can never get bored of this.
The weather was kind. Occasional head winds but generally it was behind us and cool temperatures. Much cooler than I'm used to.
The final approach into Escalante was a gentle downhill stretch lasting about 8 miles. To the left side if the road was a imposing, steep rock face that seemed to follow us forever and made for some great pictures.
My knees continue to give me grief. I'm just ploughing on without grinding them too much. Using the lowest gear possible to maintain a half decent speed. I'm really hopeful they will just re adjust and work out this is what their job is from now on. No more hiding under a desk or dashboard.
I'm sure they will get stronger if my brain sends the right messages to them. Mind over matter.
Tomorrow it's either another 60 mile day to Torrey or if things are going well we might push on for a 95 mile day ending in Cainville. A decision will be made at Torrey though.
Brief update today. Looking forward to a good sleep.
:)
The first stop before leaving Panguitch was the bakery to buy some freshly made doughnuts for the journey. They were amazing - I must eat more of those.
2nd stop was the local diner for a large breakfast, lots of coffee and a sandwich to go, for the journey!!
3rd stop was a general food shop to buy some further things to eat - for the journey!!!
Finally at about 8.45 we (Chris and I continue to ride together) made it out of town.
It was a nice day on the road. 67 miles covered over 2 climbs, neither of which were too punishing.
It started off with yet more fantastic scenery. It just keeps on coming! An amazing red canyon appropriately named Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante National monument.
All day there was something new to marvel at. It's really getting boring now ;)
Of course you can never get bored of this.
The weather was kind. Occasional head winds but generally it was behind us and cool temperatures. Much cooler than I'm used to.
The final approach into Escalante was a gentle downhill stretch lasting about 8 miles. To the left side if the road was a imposing, steep rock face that seemed to follow us forever and made for some great pictures.
My knees continue to give me grief. I'm just ploughing on without grinding them too much. Using the lowest gear possible to maintain a half decent speed. I'm really hopeful they will just re adjust and work out this is what their job is from now on. No more hiding under a desk or dashboard.
I'm sure they will get stronger if my brain sends the right messages to them. Mind over matter.
Tomorrow it's either another 60 mile day to Torrey or if things are going well we might push on for a 95 mile day ending in Cainville. A decision will be made at Torrey though.
Brief update today. Looking forward to a good sleep.
:)
This lorry couldn't hack the climb.
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