He really makes it look cold!

https://coloradosun.com/2024/01/07/sbt-grvl-race-ranchers-clash/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFOfrdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZXfJr3UcNV8zmjLSVE79F9dEhAn1rVpt4L1GsyFxnIOYW0KJusgsSaaCQ_aem_rMIVN8fxGncsUyBe9uI4pg

Here's the article, should you have the time or inclination. It did say that the ranchers have no problem with individual riders.

I'm really enjoying following along with you.

Interesting, we thought it was the Tour Divide race which is few riders and very spread out by that point. Thanks for sharing.

That side eye!

Looks comfortable.

The rule probably won't work for you -but I try to be off of the top of the mountain by noon-1 PM to avoid the afternoon storms, which are frequently accompanied by thunder/lightning.

There's a big gravel bike race in August that caps at 3,000 riders. Local ranchers are protesting the disturbance during their busiest season of the year. Plus riders use private land as potties, and even leave behind clothing they've used as toilet paper (documented). The organizer allows they could use more bathrooms.
This year the ride coincided with the county fair (even more traffic). The argument that the riders bring in lots of dollars doesn't matter to ranchers, as they don't personally see the money.

It's very controversial, locally.

Guess I know what I’m getting! 😳

Hmmm…scratch marks on the tree trunks….

Lol…nice!

Thank you for posting what you have been eating and also the prep and logistics of the trip. This is very interesting.

Yup! That is a great basin rattler. Nice it's still alive.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Basin_rattlesnake

Looking for the rattler photo... Most likely a western rattler since they are supposedly the only rattlesnake species in the Great Basin.

Half way! Yahoo! Down hill sounded like fun! Glad you found lots of water. And a wonderful camping spot.

Thanks Chris! Feeling good this morning after a nice coffee :)