A long (137 miles) but beautiful day. We crossed the continental divide twice as we rode from West Yellowstone to Jackson, Wyoming. We rode some quiet back roads through the potato and wheat fields of Idaho for most of the day with the Teton Mountains always looming in the distance. Our final climb was a 12 mile ascent over Teton pass at 8600'. The last 3 miles of the climb were at a 10% grade according to the sign, but my GPS told me it was as much as 15%. Reached the top of the pass at mile 124 - the last 12 miles were a steep descent with speeds in excess of 50 mph into Jackson.
Our easy 90 mile ride yesterday turned into one of the most difficult days so far. We climbed from Bozeman to West Yellowstone up the Gallatin River valley for almost 70 miles at a 1-2 % grade with a brutal, swirling, gusty headwind - drafting wasn't possible as the wind kept shifting. Everyone was exhausted by the end the day. Fortunately, today was much more enjoyable.
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1 comment:
Looks like a great trip. I'm riding vicariously through you. Betty
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