Bicycle Friends

You meet people everyday. I have been riding with Leo (dark beard) for a few days on and off. He crashed and injured his hand. John met us last night and again tonight.

Night Time In Lander, Wyoming

"Good Night John Boy", "Good Night Mary Ellen"

Reader Boards And Books

Last night I stopped in a small city, population 58. There was no where else to go. I stayed at another Baptist Church. They are always very giving. They had cold bottled water in the fridge,  showers, mattresses in some rooms, but they can't afford a new roof or paint. This Church I was told had very few people. Many of the places have books you write about yourself. This Church had a wall you sign. My name "Stormy James" is above the large word "where".

Beautiful Wyoming

Smiling before a 5 mile, 6 % downhill ride. I Dress Bright For Safety.

Split Rock Pass, An Important Landmark For Travelers In The Past. The Mosquitoes Swarmed Me While Taking This Picture. 

Panoramic View Of Landscape

Lovely View From The Road

Look Closely And You Can See The Long Downhill Starting On The Left And In The Distance

High On A Hill

Day 34, 35

I have been in Wyoming for a couple of days. It is a beautiful state! When you ride a bike, you have time to observe the scenery most of the time. Many times it is the difficulty of the day or the riding condition that determines how much you notice. For example, if it is a rough cracked road, or there isn't a shoulder, you are concentrating too much to notice. This can go for miles.
The wind is very unpredictable.  It shifts directions constantly and is never mild except in the morning. Trick is to wake up early and ride as fast as you can before the wind starts and hope it is at your back. Today it was in my face so strong that I was pedalling with effort going downhill.  Not complaining,  it is all part of the journey.
Another pesty thing is the mosquitoes. They swarm around you while you are riding and this is in the middle of nowhere. I have met many bicyclists and am still enjoying the ride.