Kayenta to Mexican Hat
So we left are hotel room and got the bikes and ourselves lubed up for the day. We struck out mid morning on our way to Mexican Hat. Few ups and downs strolling thru Monument valley. Fairly simple day Crossed into Utah, looks alot like arizona, more desert. There was a pretty fun drop of 6 to 10% down across the San Juan River with a hard right. Which led us to a our first water fall. After running our heads under some fresh spring water we hoped back onto the bikes and did the last few miles feeling rejuevinated. Kate waved us down to the Mexican hat boat launch. We all jumped in the San Juan River, cool and refreshing. We met some pretty awesome people down in the ole Mexican Hat. We would like to say thanks to the great hospitality of the family at the Mexican Hat Lodge. They own and operate the Mexican Hat Lodge home of the Swingin Steak. Which was literally a grill swingin over some cedar wood. Didnt try any of JD's cookin but it did smell delicous. His ma Vonnie was good for a story or two with a recomondation of trying Penalton Whiskey. Heath is the grandson of Vonnie, a good man servin up the cold beers. You can see some if not the whole family in a upcoming independant film called Dangerous Words from the Fearless. They started filming the day we left and said it should be 9 months ish before it'll be rolling out. After leaving the Mexican Hat Lodge we ran across the street to grab some ice and ran into DAVID DOLL who is the man! He was running with Team Donate Life. A great group that you should check out at http://www.donatelife.net/. After we chatted David up for a bit we headed back to camp. Tucked in and called it a day.
Mexican Hat to McElmo Creek
The route map said this day was going to be pretty easy. It said rolling 300 ft. hills. What happened was a bumpy road as we followed the creek. The hills turned out to be some steep long climbs... Nate was constipated, Matt and I were both tired... We honestly don't remember too much about the ride. We did however, camp at a sweet spot along the creek! We got to shout at all the Race Across America riders that they missed their turns! That was grand!
McElmo Creek to Cortez
Woke up and the stars where still shinin. Nice and early to beat the heat and finish our desert runs. Took care of the morning rituals and headed out. Climbed a few hills and started a little chat about Zombie kill of the week and other zombie apocalypse talk. It passed the time and after 12 miles in we said goodbye to Utah and hello Colorado. We dropped into a valley right after that which was a sight for sore eyes. Green Grass, Trees, and fresh mountain springs. It was smelling wonderful and looking amazing. Climbed a few more hilsl and than we were to Cortez. Showered up at the KOA right outside of town and than were back on the road again. Back on the road meaning, we cruised up to Mesa Verda National Park, where we saw some 1,000 year old cliff dwellings of the Pueblo, Najavao, and Ute tribes! SAAWEEEEET!
This blog will be continued... We are currently very tired after our ride today and the burgers for dinner and the National Park and the swimming and....run on... run on... run on...
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