Already decided to only do 100 miles today. When I went to bed I was thinking of getting up early but had a really bad night coughing. Felt really sorry for Parker and the other guys! When they left there was no way I was ready to go get up with them so decided to try and get some extra sleep before heading out. I already had some sandwiches prepared the night before.
After breakfast I eventually set off - 100 miles to Lima and absolutely nothing along the trail. There was a nice downhill to start off then just massive open plains. Then basic all I cycled upstream along the river - a nice gravel road. There was cattle ranch after cattle ranch, but constantly uphill - seemed to go on forever - about 50 miles uphill with headwind all the time! Lots of animals - elk, deer etc. Also various rodent like creatures - possums as well. Finally thought I was at the top - but there was a quick little down before we started to climb again. I couldn't believe it! But actually it wasn't too bad - long hills across the tops - rewarded by unbelievable views. Big valley full of mountains with the snow peaked tops in the distance! I did take a photo! Finally got to the down - however it was so gradual and in to the headwind it was still hard work and had to pedal hard for about 20 miles. Made it to Lima nice and early and have already eaten - actually felt good after eating for the first time. Knees a bit swollen so I am putting some ice on it and then going to bed!
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