After my recent mini-tour experiences I have a new appreciation for the implications of this photo.

Should Highway 50 between Montrose and Gunnison work into your plans - be aware that they have a major road construction project going on, weekdays, that closes the road regularly for several hours at a stretch. Weekends, construction is shut down.

Kelly, here's the description from Amazon.com:
"SaltStick Caps, Electrolyte Supplement Capsules for Rehydration, Exercise, Hiking & Sports Recovery, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, 100 Capsules"
They also have chews - very salty, but you can chew them up and I think they help with cramps immediately - maybe because of the shock to your taste buds that tells your muscles to let go (like pickle juice)?

They can also be ordered from walmart.com but I'm not sure if they carry the in the store. I think you have to order them.

However, many bike shops do carry them, so that may be your best bet.

Those sound excellent. What is the name? The link didn't come through.

Rachel, I wonder if you could find these capsules or chews. They've made all the difference for me in maintaining my electrolytes, keeping the cramps away, and keeping my cognition:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IY96B0/

I’m relieved to see you come to this decision. Rachael and I have been worrying about the two of you and the heat. We hope to run into you someday and stage a joint wedding celebration, but we need you to still be around.

I don’t do well with heat any more either, and now we really avoid hot climates outside the winter months. Ourselves, we wouldn’t start a tour in the interior at this time of year any further south than about your home, and would head north from there. Maybe north to Canmore, Jasper, and west to Prince George?

Racpat: Here’s another thing about Abiquiu that might interest you two in particular: it’s dry. After a long, hot ride from Moab I was stunned to discover you can’t get a beer there. Great country, but I can’t imagine it isn’t blazing hot there too though.

For sure this is a great Hotel! And we totally understand that feeling, we were in Vietnam and couldn't believe it!
We've decided to get to Cortez CO and start riding the Great Parks Route to Salida. Then plan to get back on the Great Divide...but then that plan can change too. Will take a look at your journal.
Racpat

Oh, and we’ve been here too! https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/tucson16/to-silver-city/#1357_588e0d9f677917422e211a619a525f15

We stayed here back in November 2016 after the long, windy, exhausting ride up from Lordsburg: https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/tucson16/to-silver-city/. Maybe the worst day of our lives - we went to celebrate the end of our tour and watch the election returns and then were horrified to see that Trump was going to win.

Great hotel though! If we ever go back to Silver City we’d stay at the Murray again.

Love your enthusiasm! Thanks

My next idea was riding the steam engine between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO - oddly, it appears it doesn't start running until July 1st. You can also take classes in Chama, learning to be a train engineer!

The road between Chama and Antonito is a first class bicycle ride. We have occasionally crossed paths with the train. That is a memorable experience - it makes me think of the cowboy days and train robberies, with the horses running alongside the train, and the robbers swinging onto the train cars . . .

OK - my enthusiasm is overwhelming. I will be quiet now!

Thanks Richard, yes, I think I've adapted to changing cycling as I aged (71 now, was 65-67 on RTW tour and turned 70 last summer tour). This is new to Patrick. Plus, he does make up for what I can't do.
Thanks for the offer.
Rachel

You are both amazing. Making good decisions is all part of it. I hit 50 mph winds in Iceland and hitched a ride. After two more days of riding I just was not enjoying it. At my age (69) if it’s not enjoyable I’m not doing it. Don’t mind adversity but no need to risk one’s health. Proud of your decision. If I can help please let me know.

You are a wealth of knowledge and thanks for sharing your information. We are checking out where Glenwood Springs is located.