From the Captain:
Highest elevation of the trip so far, 6,300 ft. over 14 miles. We were overly optimistic and thought we could get a 50+ mile day in since are maps showed a long downhill. What the maps didn't show was the numerous dips that we encountered. By the time we got to 37 miles, we were exhausted, partly because this was our 5th day of biking in a row.
Carol picked us up when our legs quit and drove to Silver City, NM. We are expecting another storm tonight with snow and Silver City is a good place to savor a rest day.
From the Stoker:
A very difficult and strenuous day but we are feeling satisfied and proud. We have worried about this climb since we got the maps months ago, hoping we could make it without vehicle support and WE DID!!! Our vehicle support was waiting on the peak as we arrived to cheer and take pictures.
The climb to the peak was beautiful through the canyon with many rock formations. I can't wait to post pictures when our computer is fixed. Once we started downhill, we entered New Mexico and enjoyed biking through gorgeous pine forest and along rivers We are so lucky to have the opportunity to see this wonderful country so up close and in detail.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment