A long day. Most distance so far (70 miles) and first time with no stops between start and finish. But it was good! I made great time getting here, pulling in just before 3:00. It's hot today, so I'm glad to not be out there anymore this time of day.
Saw a lot of bikers today, all going the other direction. Most were with an MS ride, but some were on their own. One couple was from Maine. Another had started in Eureka and was going to try to make Carson City tonight. That's something like 240 miles and, yes, everything that I have done in FOUR days. To my credit, he was supported (not carrying his stuff) and riding a racing bike and it's more downhill in that direction. But still... that's a lot of miles.
He had started in Virginia and was going to San Francisco. I wonder why he was going so fast? I understand that everyone enjoys traveling differently, but I know that I like seeing the sites and talking to people as much as the biking. This guy's experience in Nevada could almost be replicated with an exercise bike and a space heater. But to each their own; I'm sure he's doing his trip the way he wants to.
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