Today we rode to Blanding, a dry town in Utah. Last night should be the last time we’re forced to wild camp or boondock, as we should have reasonable distances between services for the rest of the trip.
I didn’t really sleep last night (mostly thinking about all the things in the desert that could kill me and what was that sound?!), so the ride today was a bit of a struggle for me.
I was very happy to get to Blanding, where we went to the grocery store, showered, AND did laundry. Living the life.
We’re planning to ride 75 miles tomorrow and enter into Colorado!
Highlights
- good scenery
- very few cars and at no point did I fear for my life
- hotel with a laundry room for guests
Lowlights
- it felt really hot, no shade and no breeze
- multiple unexpected, steep climbs
Julie’s food
- Breakfast: bread and butter
- First Snack: Clif bar
- Second Snack: Clif bar
- Third Snack: macro bar and Gatorade
- Lunch: chick’n nuggies and coffee
- Dinner: Beyond burger and sweet potato fries from the unexpectedly happening Homestead Steak House
Stats
- Total distance: 58.31 miles
- Elevation gain: 4,855 feet
- Weather: hot and dry, high of 77 degrees Fahrenheit