Elevation gain: 2500
Another beautiful day for riding. When we left the hotel it was 34. So we all put on extra layers. Fortunately we can put the layers in the SAG van after we warm up. The first third of the day was a slight downhill with the wind to our back. It wasn't blowing very hard but any little bit helps. I got chased by two dogs. Fortunately I was going downhill and pedaled really fast.
The countryside was spectacular in spots as you can see from the pictures. Other parts were quite desolate. We had to ride on the interstate again part of the way. There was construction at one point with a lane closed and no shoulder. They wisely loaded us up and drove us through that section. You can see us waiting for the van and the bikes being loaded on the van. It was quite an efficient process.
Oh yes, I turned 66 on Route 66 today. The two mechanics let me draft behind them for a five mile climb up the hill. Must have been their birthday present to me.
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