Day 10Thursday August 2nd, 2007
Landers, WY – Steamboat Springs, CO
294 miles today (16,263 – 16,557)
2548 miles total
1 new state: Colorado
6 states total
5:30 AM Woke up to a DRY morning after a rainy night.
Clouds were still present, but the sun was shining off in the east. Made 2 pictures.
8:15 AM Nearly ready to go. Got to visiting with "MIKE" next door. He is a retired 62 year old.
Each summer he comes west from Michigan to rock climb in the Grand Tetons. He was happy to see someone (ME) pursuing a dream. He said so few do these days.
After gassing up, I didn't get out of town till nearly 9:15. The ride through the rest of Wyoming was typical of Wyoming. It was beautiful in it's own way, but it just gets old quick.
I did see some unique rock formations. One was called "Split Rock."
Once I got to Rawlins, I had to turn west on I-80. I just hate the interstate.
5:30 AM Woke up to a DRY morning after a rainy night.
Clouds were still present, but the sun was shining off in the east. Made 2 pictures.
8:15 AM Nearly ready to go. Got to visiting with "MIKE" next door. He is a retired 62 year old.
Each summer he comes west from Michigan to rock climb in the Grand Tetons. He was happy to see someone (ME) pursuing a dream. He said so few do these days.
After gassing up, I didn't get out of town till nearly 9:15. The ride through the rest of Wyoming was typical of Wyoming. It was beautiful in it's own way, but it just gets old quick.
I did see some unique rock formations. One was called "Split Rock."
Once I got to Rawlins, I had to turn west on I-80. I just hate the interstate.
Too many trucks, too much traffic. I have to ride I-25 southbound tomorrow from
Denver to Pueblo.
I wanted to take a picture of the "Welcome to Colorado" sign, but it was over the crest of a hill and there was traffic behind me. The scenery changed a little from Wyoming to Colorado. Things began to green up a little. A lot of John Denver songs came to mind. I have GOT to get an Ipod...singing to myself is getting old, and I can't remember all the words!
As I got 20 miles or so outside (west of) Steamboat Springs, the sky ahead was REALLY dark and the wind was really kicking up! Five minutes later the rain started. I had to suit up and drive at 40-45 mph. I had to pull off and let traffic pass twice.
After checking out a couple of campgrounds with NO cover, I am staying in Steamboat Springs in a REAL rundown motel. NO internet at all. It smells. But, I can shower and park the bike right out side. It was raining still when I pulled in and several motels already had
I wanted to take a picture of the "Welcome to Colorado" sign, but it was over the crest of a hill and there was traffic behind me. The scenery changed a little from Wyoming to Colorado. Things began to green up a little. A lot of John Denver songs came to mind. I have GOT to get an Ipod...singing to myself is getting old, and I can't remember all the words!
As I got 20 miles or so outside (west of) Steamboat Springs, the sky ahead was REALLY dark and the wind was really kicking up! Five minutes later the rain started. I had to suit up and drive at 40-45 mph. I had to pull off and let traffic pass twice.
After checking out a couple of campgrounds with NO cover, I am staying in Steamboat Springs in a REAL rundown motel. NO internet at all. It smells. But, I can shower and park the bike right out side. It was raining still when I pulled in and several motels already had
NO VACANCY signs out. Thought I'd better take what I could get!!
I'm not a huge "Simpsons" fan, but the guy behind the counter of the motel reminded me of the school janitor (?) on the show. He had a thick Swedish accent, a heavy beard, a flannel shirt and kept telling me "NO vomen in the room, buddy!"
It looks like tomorrows ride is going to be another long one. Pueblo is a LONG way away. I feel "pressured" to get there. When Sturgis is over, I can meander my way through the rest of the states. Because I can only get to the Kraus's house on the weekend, I've had to adjust my schedule and itinerary. I hope our visit is a good one.
I have done nearly 2600 miles so far.
I am going to turn in early, get up early, and hit the road.
I've got to get through Rocky Mtn Natl Park AND on my way to
It looks like tomorrows ride is going to be another long one. Pueblo is a LONG way away. I feel "pressured" to get there. When Sturgis is over, I can meander my way through the rest of the states. Because I can only get to the Kraus's house on the weekend, I've had to adjust my schedule and itinerary. I hope our visit is a good one.
I have done nearly 2600 miles so far.
I am going to turn in early, get up early, and hit the road.
I've got to get through Rocky Mtn Natl Park AND on my way to
Pueblo by noon. I hope the rain holds off.
JB..from the road.
JB..from the road.
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