Tl;Dr: I made it out of New Mexico, with a few more spills. Now considering life choices in S. Colorado. Lots of hi-fives today. More updates later.
Quick notes:
Saw about 6 SOBO tour divide racers, 4 too depressed to really chat.
Adam & Ashley were great to chat to.
Saw Joe & Joe who were trying the whole bikepacking thing out
Motorcycle Mike was cool to talk to
But the big Trail Angles of the day were Ady & Eugene
They made me a sandwich (my first food of the day at 20 miles), gave me water, orange juice & a V8! Note the Brooks shoes – future friends & family members.
Onward to Horca – the Red Bear was wonderful to stumble on to – after a few days of eating Knorr packaged foods it was so great to have a burger & ice cream. But: they were having a big bash that night and had tent camping only. 80% chance of thunderstorms tomorrow so I wanted to push on to a place with a roof. Friendly red bear patron suggested the GoldPan in Platoro and voila – here I am. Full of salmon, carrots and short ribs (on the house?!?) bunk house all to myself, laundry and shower awaiting.
Two more riders on the way to Platoro:
I hope I wasn’t too discouraging to Sam, but he seems strong and fit – good luck in NM.
I think I saw Darren Gillmore too, but he zipped by while I was taking a leak. Next time Darren.
Back in a bit, or I may be sleeping..
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