We looked at the map and determined that leaving Twin Falls has a lot of very open unpopulated country before we can get to Black Foot Idaho. The best solution is get on the interstate which is a more direct route.
The wind continues strong from the west. The freeway is east/west. Looks like a good day to ride fast. Up to this point we have not had but one flat. No major mechanical problems. I have simply been feeding and watering and transporting. Shortly after they passed over the Snake River leaving Twin Falls, Gary found glass and cut both the tire and tube. I stopped and gave them the parts and it was fixed and ready to go in no time.
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They departed and I went back to take pictures of the Snake River. This time it was very deep. I took a number of pictures and even went out on the two lane to get a better shot. It was very windy and the trucks caused the bridge to flex vertically what seemed to be 4 inches. I was not comfortable.
They got to the interstate and it was not long before Matt had a problem with his rear wheel when a part got caught in the moving wheel. We used the spare bikes back wheel and started back in until Matt collect a screw in the rear tire that ate up the tire and tube. We are burning rubber and not getting a lot of speed from it.
All things considered the day was of average length, but the ride of 103 miles was completed in a ride time of 5 hours and 1 minute. That’s a 20 mile per hour average and they are not spent for the next day. I told you they are getting stronger. Must be the food I serve. Hey Orpha, I can really cook.
We arrived at the Super 8 Motel and it is great. Internet, showers and great beds. Bring on day 9.
The wind continues strong from the west. The freeway is east/west. Looks like a good day to ride fast. Up to this point we have not had but one flat. No major mechanical problems. I have simply been feeding and watering and transporting. Shortly after they passed over the Snake River leaving Twin Falls, Gary found glass and cut both the tire and tube. I stopped and gave them the parts and it was fixed and ready to go in no time.
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They departed and I went back to take pictures of the Snake River. This time it was very deep. I took a number of pictures and even went out on the two lane to get a better shot. It was very windy and the trucks caused the bridge to flex vertically what seemed to be 4 inches. I was not comfortable.
They got to the interstate and it was not long before Matt had a problem with his rear wheel when a part got caught in the moving wheel. We used the spare bikes back wheel and started back in until Matt collect a screw in the rear tire that ate up the tire and tube. We are burning rubber and not getting a lot of speed from it.
All things considered the day was of average length, but the ride of 103 miles was completed in a ride time of 5 hours and 1 minute. That’s a 20 mile per hour average and they are not spent for the next day. I told you they are getting stronger. Must be the food I serve. Hey Orpha, I can really cook.
We arrived at the Super 8 Motel and it is great. Internet, showers and great beds. Bring on day 9.
