It was bound to happen…

Yep when I spent time planning this trip, looking at maps and weather, reading info about this part of the TransAmerica Trail, watching videos,  I knew there was a good chance for lots of days with headwinds.  So far I have had snow, hail, rain, clouds, and sun.  I have had a couple days of tail winds that we awesome.  But today was the headwind day.  Of course it was a day with 72 miles on the ride and gentle climbing all day…

So starting at mile 1, it was a struggle.  Slow riding and difficult to keep a good pace.  Legs were still tired from the past couple days too.  Overall had 33 miles of strong consistent headwinds. Then  about 15 miles of tailwinds – but this is when we were climbing hills in a deep canyon.  About 16 miles of mixed head and side winds.  And then the last 8 were uphill against the wind.  

Not the most enjoyable day physically.  Shorter day tomorrow to recover.  Plus went to a place with all you can eat Pasta.  I did eat a lot of pasta and bread.   

Despite the leg killing ride – got to see beautiful mountains, meet near folks at our camp ground, had sun and good width for the shoulder on the roads.  Still a good day.  Still a blessed day!  

Into Yellowstone National Park for day 21. Good night all!