Yesterday I rode sweet with Stephanie and trekked along with Nate and Erin as well. We ate breakfast at a local cafe in Republic before hitting the mountain pass just outside of town. We climbed for 13 miles slow and steady, then enjoyed a very long descent alongside rocky formations cliffs. I am surprised by how arid the land is here. It has something to do with the mountains holding back the weather systems. We were stuck at lunch for an extra 45 minutes because Nate left his helmet in the van but we were well rewarded after with a long 5 miles descent. We then spent a long time drinking milkshakes at a local cafe before heading into our host.
Today we climbed our 4th mountain pass. It was 18 uphill and took a very long time...plus our legs are quite tired. The descent was totally worth it though: 8 miles of 6% grade. Since we're camping tonight we all took our time riding today. Right now we are in a very cool town, Winthrop, that looks like a cowboy/western town and has awesome shops.
Tomorrow we have two more passes and then its all downhill from there.
18 mile ascent! You are incredible. Absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteDear Bryn,
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to catch up on your doings. I loved that you said you will be back in the mountains, some day, to hike and camp. I love that pine smell, fog, foliage, and views that are magnificent.
Congratulations to you for all you are doing, only a few more days. I look forward to hearing about the trip.
Love you,
Gamma