A delightful day today - light tailwind, 34 miles and virtually no climbs - this truly was a rest day.
We started the day with breakfast at the Shilling House, an old house converted into a special events center. It was an interesting juxaposition to see a motley crew of spandex covered cyclists in a beautiful setting with linen table cloths, fresh flowers and soft jazz music. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The food was awesome too!
The actual ride was a meander along the Snake River and through farmland to Idaho Falls. We got in so early we could not check in to our rooms, so we did what all good cyclists do - we went in search of food! Had a long leisurely lunch at a nearby brew pub with Cindy, Bud an Daco.
Then Colleen came riding in (she was last in because she went to church in Blackfoot). Unfortunately, she took a spill on some nasty railroad tracks about a mile from the hotel. She's a little banged up, but OK.
After we could finally check in - we're at the Red Lion Hotel - right on the river by the falls - I did some bike maintenance and then repacked my suitcase. We have a 35 lb limit on our bag, and Mike was weighing bags as they came off the truck. I wasn't there, but I guess when he weighed my bag he yelled out "Jean, your bag is marginal!". Basically, I took out some of the heavier items from my suitcase and put them in my backpack. I think my bag will pass muster now.
It's time to prepare for the big day tomorrow - we ride 88 miles and go over the pass and down to Jackson, WY. It will be our biggest climb of the entire trip........
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