The calm from last night did carry over to this morning. Hopefully the wind would cooperate for the whole day because I would take any help I can get today.
There where NO towns on my route today until I would get to Green River, Wyoming 64 miles away. As far as I could tell from maps, there wasn’t much of anything.
They say that US Hwy 93 in Nevada is the loneliest Hwy in America. Wyoming Hwy 372 must be a close second. Just as I had surmised, there really was nothing but wide open spaces out there. No towns, no buildings, no real hills, no traffic. It followed the Green River, but you could rarely see it since it was down in a canyon below the line of sight.
Normally, I like to take at least an hour for lunch just get off the bike for a while. Today, I took a mere 15 minutes. With no real place to pull over and no shade, it made no since to sit around in the hot sun for very long as you can see from this photo of my lunch stop.
I had enough water for this ride but it was warm and I was getting pretty parched. Hwy 372 ended at it’s intersection with I-80 and I was hoping there was going to be a gas station there. No such luck. I would have to pedal the last 6 miles into Green River before I would be able to get a cold refreshment. Luckily, the road was mainly downhill so that was the end to a hard day. I said to myself, No Camping tonight. I am in a motel with AC, shower, and a bed.
A day like this is not really what you think about when you decide to undertake a bicycle tour. It is really important to keep in mind that sometimes you have to go from point A to B so you can get to your goal of point C! That is what today was. Point C will be more interesting in the next few days. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Dinosaur National Monument, and the mountains of Colorado are ahead. Plus, it is probably good mental practice for the Midwest in the next month.
Just a quick note to everyone: Carl Stivers is a co- administrator for my blog site and I appreciate that he posted some viewing data in his comments. I am so amazed that so many people are following me on this trip. I feel extremely fortunate that I have so many friends who take the time to read the blog and offer comments. Thank you everyone!
It really looks like the theme from “Then Came Bronson” (years ago); “Goin’ down that long lonesome highway”. Glad you didn’t have mechanical trouble!
Greg—I just caught up on the previous few days of your blog.. I am so glad you are enjoying your adventure and sharing with us the sites you have seen and the random interesting acquaintances you have been fortunate to make along the way. My wife and I rode 63 miles over the last two days carrying our water bottles. We are so impressed you are logging miles and miles hauling everything you need. Hope you get a few more tailwind days soon!
Greg,
The reason ice cold cokes taste so good is because of where you were riding today.
I think that is true!
Quite the luxurious lunch stop! Tom W has also been following your posts. Tom pulled out an old bicycle and we tuned it up this weekend, then he bought a rack and some panniers for commuting to work. I think you’ve been a big inspiration to him!
Keep on trekking Greg….it looks a little lonely out there, but the end is nearer with each peddle…. and it’s still a better view than and office!!!