Utah
Utah is beautiful! I have been enjoying the scenery so much at times I forget I’m on my bike. I feel very lucky to have this opportunity to see different parts of the country, and all at just the right pace!
Here are some pictures from Utah:
Hot Springs in Panaca, NV
After a great meal cooked by Marianne we went for dessert at a restaurant called the Windmill Ridge. It was fun and relaxing, and because we are all so good at sharing (I love that!) we all got to try most of the desserts on their menu. My personal favorite was the peanut butter brownie. After that a group of us went to the hot springs nearby for a quick dip. This picture is Ashley, Stephanie, and I underwater acting out hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.
Cedar City to Tropic
I was on support the day these two pictures were taken. The first is the view after the long climb out of Cedar City, Utah. It was a great climb and everyone did awesome! The second picture is from Bryce Canyon the same day! I was driving the support vehicle and kept stopping to take pictures because I couldn’t get enough. When we got to the high school we made the riders tomato soup and grilled cheese which went over really well.
Lunch Stop
Jamie and I taking a rest during lunch. Our lunch stop was at a great lookout over the canyons.
Natural Bridges Monument
We camped out at the Natural Bridges Monument after a 100 mile day. A group of us went on a short hike when we got to the camp site to walk under one of the bridges. This picture is of Seth, Van, Cory, Anuj, Nate, Josh, Jamie, and I.
Karaoke in Monticello
In Monticello, Utah we sang Karaoke! There was a restuarant across the street from the Church where we were staying and the Karaoke DJ made a special trip for us! The first picture is us singing Summer Nights (Anuj, Nate, and Van for the men, and Steph, Marianne, and I representing the ladies). The second picture is when all of the guys serenaded Marianne singing “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling.” Maybe we should start singing for World Health. Just a thought 
Tropic to Boulder, Petrified Forest
On our way to Boulder, Utah we had a lunch stop at a petrified forest. This is a picture of some of us hiking along the trail to see the petrified wood.
Riding into Telluride
Snow! Riding into Telluride we had a huge climb in the mountains and were surrounded by lots of snow! Dave, Bobby, and I stopped for a picture during the descent.