8.04.2006
Day 43 - 62.08 Miles
Tony's Toughest Trek
Tropic, UT
We returned to Hell's Backbone Grill for a great, hearty breakfast, but unfortunately they were out of their Swiss Char. Our first 15 miles with Tony were some of the most spectacular of the trip, as we rode down The Hogsback, a narrow strech of road, up on a ridge, with canyons dropping off on either side. The maps urged us to ride defensively, but luckily all we had to avoid was a group of touring millionaires in their fancy sports cars zooming by. We would later hear that one of them - the one supposedly in a million dollar Ferrari - had flipped over and completely ruined the car. We ate lunch in the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, appropriately named for its layered geography. The day ended with some tough climbs through Utah's indescribably beautiful landscape - we had to convince Tony that every day was not this gorgeous.
Song of the Day: Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder
Tropic, UT
We returned to Hell's Backbone Grill for a great, hearty breakfast, but unfortunately they were out of their Swiss Char. Our first 15 miles with Tony were some of the most spectacular of the trip, as we rode down The Hogsback, a narrow strech of road, up on a ridge, with canyons dropping off on either side. The maps urged us to ride defensively, but luckily all we had to avoid was a group of touring millionaires in their fancy sports cars zooming by. We would later hear that one of them - the one supposedly in a million dollar Ferrari - had flipped over and completely ruined the car. We ate lunch in the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, appropriately named for its layered geography. The day ended with some tough climbs through Utah's indescribably beautiful landscape - we had to convince Tony that every day was not this gorgeous.
Song of the Day: Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder
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Hi guys. It sounds like Tony came for the best part! Everything sounds great for the last few days--the nice people, the luxury digs (a la Tony), and fabulous scenery. Take time to enjoy the sights, even if it extends the tour some.
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