Day 3 – June 19

I transported the riders and bikes back to Matt’s from Government Camp on the 18th and back out to the same spot on the 19th. This saved on hotel costs and more importantly let us take advantage of his hospitality another night.

Please take note of the wisdom that Gary has on climbing on the home page. His attitude may be the same, however the reality of feeling the pain gives him the reality about climbing. I am stopping and supporting a little sooner at some points. The climbs seem to make them hungry and slower. This is how I learned that the road looks totally different in opposite directions. I drive out 5 miles, back two and then out and back are like totally different. The light changes, and the mind sees more each time. It makes the country even bigger.

Another interesting item today is how many different eco systems we went through. We started in the mountains, grass lands, red wood forest, high desert with agriculture and grass land with sage. All had their own beauty and made for another wonderful day. I think seeing this country at a slower speed is a totally different view than what you get at 70mph. I recommend biking or driving in 5 mile spurts.