What a difference to wake up to cold temperatures! It didn't matter though, Day 1 was finally here.We packed up camp then enjoyed some oatmeal before setting off for Starbucks (we wouldn't see another one for a week) and Wal Mart. After a dark cherry mocha and purchasing supplies we began to pedal toward Panaca, NV.
The first part of the ride was smooth then we hit our first climb, what a shock to a flatlander's system. It was warm so we went through the fluids. After a couple of hours it was time to break out the trail mix bars. After the climb was the descent, that was good. The only store along the way was around 35 miles. We enjoyed a beef hotdog and diet soda.After this flat section we climbed up to Panaca Summit. Very challenging! If it wasn't for a fast 10 mile downhill to Panaca the day would have been much longer. We stopped at the only store in Panaca to refuel.
After that we pedaled the final mile to Cathedral Gorge State Park. Beautiful! We met an awesome couple who cycles and wanted to know about our journey. After sharing with them we set up camp. Our neighbors made us coffee/tea and boiled water for our noodles. They were awesome!After a nice shower we crawled into our tents for a good nights rest.
It was a challenging but good first day.
STATS - Mileage Today: 90, Pace: 9.2, Riding Time: 9.41
