Well we got stuck in Ely one more night. We stayed in the "El Rancho". We did civilized things liked wrote e-mails and saw Spiderman 3. Our bikes needed some serious cleaning and it took several hours by the bike shop mechanic. If you need work done on your bike get it done in Ely. Only 5 bucks! Well after our wonderful night at the El Rancho we pedaled off towards Baker and the State line. We got to Baker around 4. Baker is an old town along the pony express line. It is also the headquarters for the Great Basin National park... We camped on the lawn of the Silver Streak Hotel. We played cards and drank a few beers with a public defender from Illinois. Baker was filled with characters. It seems that most of these small towns, quality.... hmmm how to say this... relations are hard to fine. Not that Erik and I were made any offers..., but they sure like to talk about it alot. Not good for two men on the road for 60 days away from their wives?
BTW.... the picture is of ERIK!!!!!
We left Baker around 8 hoping to make it into Utah and then maybe even make it the 83 miles to Milford UT.... Well we made it to Garrison UT only a few minutes into the ride, but the strong winds in our faces made the possibility of 83 doubtful at best. The wind did keep the temp down, but the three huge mountains added to our dilemma. Do we go for it or not? So around 5:30 or so we had one more 7000 foot mountain to climb and about 40 miles to go... so we decided that it was worth the ride in the dark to make it into town. WE DID IT! at 8:30 we glided into Milford. It was dark, but the lights of the town guided us home for the night.
We ate at the all night diner and got a room at the adjacent hotel. The shades in the room were so good we slept in to 10:41! so here we are... riding along and are in the little horse town of Minersville... hoping to make it to Cedar City sometime tonight or early tomorrow.
A few questions answered: Yes I'm on the same socks. I did by a pair of socks to wear as my town socks. Going barefoot was keeping me out of the better establishments. We have been told we are insane by enough people that I am beginning to believe it.
So three states! Only a few minor physical anomalies... and close to our first 1000 miles since San Fran.
Hopefully all of you will spread the word of our trip. Hopefully it will continue to move you as much as your support has moved us... Thank you all.. we really do thrive on your support and love.
T&E
4 comments:
I guess you can use your biking socks as a weapon- like mace or something. I can't believe you are 1,000 miles into the trip.
You are going to come home ripped. Take care!
Brooksie
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You guys are sooooo having an adventure. I don't think any of us want to think to hard on the nature of the "relations" you were alluding to...
Great night with Merc last night, even though I fell asleep w/Emma while she got her Grey's Anatomy fix. I plan to birdie one tomorrow in your honor!
lots of hugs!
Chrissy
Hey guys, sound like you're getting stronger by the day. I called Lance Armstrong to tell him to join you but he is too embarrased for not thinking of this Tour des Etats-Unis!
If you can send a photo I'll add it to your map.
Yes...we need pictures. Send pictures. Especially pictures of the socks.
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