For the first time since Truckee, we spent three nights under the shelter of a roof in Moab. We didn't, however, rest. Instead we rented mountain bikes and enjoyed a taste of the infamous trails available. Friday morning we three travelers joined Dan's aunt and uncle, Andrea and Grant, for a ride over the slick rock. Friday evening, as our hosts rested, we went for an evening spin up the Amasa Back Trail. Then for the grande finale, Saturday morning we took the Coyote Shuttle up to the Hazard County trailhead to ride most of "the whole enchilada." The mountain biking in Moab has much to offer, and we only scratched the surface.
It's now time for us to end our extended journey through beautiful Utah, say goodbye to the sandstone, and begin cutting true east through Colorado and Kansas along the trans-America bike route. We expect Colorado and Kansas to move by quickly, and are hoping Missouri won't be too hot, too muggy, or too hilly. I'm excited to cross the great divide, and am looking forward to the cultural changes we are facing as we near the Midwest.
A special thanks to Andrea and Grant for feeding us and sharing their cool and spacious rental for their extended weekend vacation.
"There are no losers in ice cream racing."
Hey! I notice you're heading to Kansas. If you need a place to overnight/rest/take a breather, my mom now lives in Fowler, KS, which is in the southwest tip, a couple of hours (by car) from the Colorado border. Not sure what route you're taking through, but I'm sure she'd be happy to host you. She even has a little house you can stay in. Let me know!
ReplyDelete-Katrina (katrinahq@hotmail.com or on facebook) Good luck through Colorado! Beautiful country!