Day 04 – Ugh!

Day 04 – Apr 10, 2015

CO2TX_Day04_ 4-10-2015 12-30-08 PMToday was probably the hardest biking I’ve ever done.   I was heading south with a solid 15+ mph headwind the entire time.  My route took me South on US 285 for about 30 miles to a small village of Tres Piedras where I turned East on US 64 for an addition 20 miles to the Rio Grande Gorge.

 

CO2TX_Day04_ 4-10-2015 9-29-51 AMAfter about 6 miles outside Antonito, I crossed into New Mexico from Colorado.   Wow … the second state to ride to!  Weather was clear and temperatures were in the upper 20s when I left.

The landscape was amazing.   After about 15-20 miles a car pulled over in front of me.   While I don’t remember his name, he too was a fellow bicycling tourist having gone across the US twice.   We chatted a moment and he took my picture and I gave him one of my cards (email photo if you can) 🙂

CO2TX_Day04_ 4-10-2015 1-49-53 PMTrudged onward and finally arrived at Tres Piedras where I stopped a restaurant to rest, re-hydrate and have a bite to eat.   My legs were literally numb from the 4+ hr ride.   After about an hour rest, I climbed aboard “Wildfire” and turned East onto US 64.

 

CO2TX_Day04_ 4-10-2015 2-17-38 PMWhat a difference!   Having a gradual decent without a headwind make all the difference.

 

 

CO2TX_Day04_RioGrande1After another 2 hours (20 miles) I eventually arrived at the Rio Grande Gorge.   Lynne met me there and I am able to spend a restful day in Santa Fe with friends!

 

 

 

 

Runkeeper stats:

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Photos from today:

  • US 64

 

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