Day 43 Lander, WY to Dubois, WY

Yorktown, VA to Dubois, WY Miles ridden 2,790
Average 66 miles/day, Expected completion July 14, 2015

Biking Detail Lander, WY to Dubois, WY

Day 43 Tuesday, June 23

Left Lander at 6:10. Very comfortable temperature.  Shoulders still newly paved. Can feel the difference with the new tire and new chain will help with shifting as I make the start of the climb to Togwotee.  Very scenic today with Crowheart Butte a focal point for many miles! 

Snow capped Tetons come into view that giving me a glimpse of beauty but also climbs ahead! Roads have stayed nice! Most scenic area on the trip yet going through the canyon east of Dubois with its intense red rock formations!! Incredible scenery! Came upon the Wind River adding even greater intensity to the already beautiful setting. 

Hard to stay focused on the road! Made good time all day..no significant headwind today and the climbs were fairly easy at 5% or less. Got to Dubois about 12:45, much earlier than expected. 75 miles with headwinds would have put us here couple hours later. Will enjoy a second afternoon off.

The Pronghorn Inn, Lander, WY

Clear morning and warm temps heading out from Lander

The local bank ATM

First rest stop

Tucking it downhill

Crowheart Butte

The Tetons in the background

Flying by heading west

Let's see which one is my mailbox

First peek at the Wind River Canyon

Not much but cattle and scenery

Nice drop into the Canyon

Picking up speed

Strange rock formations

The size and colors of the Canyon were amazing

Big Rocks

The Wind River is to the right

A family of rocks

The colors change as we move thru the Canyon

Try for a selfie at a water stop

Entering Dubois, WY

Checking the maps for tomorrow

Downtown Dubois

Nice place for breakfast or lunch