Day 42: 50 miles, Jun 29

It was hard to wake up this morning. I think that massage softened me up a bit! Well, I finally got going around noon -- I had to go to the post office and grocery store -- and did the 50 miles to Ordway. About a week ago a westbounder gave me the contact info for a friendly woman who opens her house to cyclists here in Ordway. Wonderful -- another bed tonight!

Today's ride was surreal after the Rockies. I rode 50 miles but descended only 300 feet! Wow. I plan to attempt some big days through the Plains. I can't believe the mountains are behind me!