Day 12: Salt Lake City

Today’s Highlights:
We had our first rest day of the trip after riding for eleven days in a row. My primary goal for today was to not sit on anything hard. Mission accomplished.

I slept late – until 6:00 am. The morning was leisurely. Cleaned and lubed my bike. Cleaned up some gear. Caught up on email, etc. Nothing exciting.

We are staying on the west side of the airport, far from town, and there is really nothing else around here except for four or five hotels and one Subway shop. A few people shuttled to the airport and took a bus into town for some sightseeing. This afternoon, several of us were shuttled into town to visit a couple bike shops and pick up some needed supplies. We did not stop at any other sights though. It’s unfortunate that we were not staying downtown to allow more options for things to do. Although resting was just fine with me.

We had dinner at the hotel. It was very good. We enjoyed Dave’s humor during dinner.
Dave: “I’m a little dyslexic. One time I tried to commit suicide and I jumped in back of a bus.”

Two of our riders are returning home today, as planned, after completing the first segment called Western States Tour. Andy Hiroshima will return to Sacramento, and Meaghan Fondiller to Brooklyn NY. We will miss them. They always brightened the room with a big smile and cheerful camaraderie. Unfortunately, we have one unexpected departure. Jed had a crash only 100 yards from the hotel in Wendover. He was injured enough to inhibit riding, but he leaves in good spirits. He plans to continue next year from Salt Lake.

We have one new rider, Millard, who will ride this next section, the Rocky Mountain Tour.

We will have a leisurely start tomorrow. 6:30 breakfast, 7:30 load and leave. Nice! I am looking forward to cycling through Utah.