Monday, September 22, 2014

Proper prior planning prevents poor performance

Day 10 - September 22, 2014
Las Vegas - Grand Junction

Today I was in 4 different states. Twas a driving day indeed. I woke up early, so early my roommate was baffled and also upset at the alarm,  got my stuff together and got to the bike. I pulled out and got on the road when it was still cool, which was my plan as I felt the heat and in that gear, it is no fun, especially if there is traffic. So I went back up 15 to 70, which I will be on until I get to Kansas City in 2 days. I really enjoy the vast landscape varieties in Utah. On today's drive I think I saw every possible environment except for beaches or tundra.

My plan for the day was to get to Moab so I could see the Arches national park but with the long day and me needing to stop more as my body was exhausted thanks to the last 3 nights of horrible sleep, I wasnt able to get near that park til 7 and figured it would be closed/closing. So I screwed the pooch on planning today, but the silver lining - gives me a reason to come back to Utah and this area, maybe another bike trip :)

The other silver lining was I70. Once you get on it from 15, its just a beautiful vista after beautiful vista, and at one point you are among canyons, rock formations,  and tons of just amazingly beautiful views. I wish someone else was driving so I could just look out the windows and take it all in. But I got some looks in when I could :). So I decided to just keep on 70 and get some rest as in 2 days I have a trek from Denver to Kansas City. Pulled into Grand Junction, found a place to sleep and did some writing for everyone's enjoyment.

Tomorrow is a easy day to Denver. Thats always good, especially since it gives me my 2nd of 3 couch surfing experiences with strangers. Excited! :)

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