From the Captain: Rode from Thatcher to Three Way, AZ on Hwy. 70 and 191. We are entering the highest elevation of the trip. We did the first of four climbs today climbing from 2000 ft. to 4800 ft. It was a long gradual climb; one of those that kept you saying to yourself......"that must be the peak", then you would round the corner and realize you had more climb ahead. We biked 38 miles and decided to quit early since the next climb is from 2600 to 6300, our highest elevation of the trip. We were riding through Gila river valley and the scenery was nice. Although we're climbing, we're looking forward to arriving in Silver City, NM. Its in the Gila wilderness area at 6000 ft. elevation. It should be beautiful.
From the Stoker: After 38 miles of climbing (yes, gradual, but still climbing), Carol was on the peak of the pass shouting and cheering us on for our accomplishment. It's so nice to have her helping and supporting us. We couldn't do it without her.
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I'm not quite sure how I got sidetracked from following your amazing adventure, but I've caught up and I can't begin to tell you how proud John & I are of you three (I mean five - how could I forget the doggies???)
ReplyDeleteThis really is so wonderful - I can't wait until you get your computer back up and running and can see more pictures. To say "What an adventure!" seems like such and understatement.
We are all so proud of you and rooting for you every pedal of the way!! Pedal On.
Love, Barb & John