Day 17: Dubois to Riverton, WY

We had a cold start to the day..39 F, and bundled up with arm and leg warmers (as we have done for several days). Everyone was afraid of the East wind, so we left early before it began to pick up...as it did by noon. I rode with Sandy all day, an experienced cyclist who gives me good advice. We joined a pace line near the end in which you ride in a concentrated group to reduce wind resistance. The 80 miles were fantastic, beginning with beautiful rocky canyons and terminating in high desert. Sunny and 68 F by the time we reached Riverton.

Day 16: Jackson to Dubois, WY

Today was really tough, because we were starting out with tired bodies. The morning was spent crossing the Grand Teton National Park (gorgeous), followed by the 20 mile climb to the continental divide summit, 9,900 ft and the highest point on our trip. At the summit there were snow patches and a freezing East wind, so strong that we had to pedal to get downhill. Everyone struggled into Dubois (87 miles), some arriving during dinner.