Today we climbed 7000 feet to cross two passes: Rainy Pass (4400ft) and Washington Pass (5600 ft). It was hard work but great fun. Then there was the exhilarating ride down the other side of the pass... 20 miles down. Another pass tomorrow! And hey no saddle sores. It's all in the shorts.
Everyone is doing well and made it over the pass. That's a good sign for the whole trip.
We passed through a rebuilt "Old West" town called Winthrop yesterday. It inspired "The Virginian. It was like stepping back in time to cowboy days. (There are lots of cowboys here).
We're staying in Twisp, (an Indian word meaning "yellow jacket" ... the wasp). The pastor os Calvary Baptist Church organized our stay and we were very snugg where we staying. Thank you Pastor Smith.
Total Distance: 97.7
Total Time biked: 6h52
Total Climb: 7100 feet
Max speed: 49.7 mph
Calories burned: 7300
Weather: started over cast but became beautiful sunny day.
1 comment:
way to go paul!
keep up the good ride and don't forget when things get tough, to blog that stuff too! we want all the details so we can experience your triumph with you.
peace and happy riding!
jc
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