Today’s 112 mile ride started before sunrise to beat some of the predicted heat later in the day. We rolled out of the Super 8 Bonanza Casino at 5:15 AM. We pulled into the only establishment of any kind, Middlegate Station. What a treat. Super nice folks and pancakes bigger than frisbees! Fueled up we started rolling again uphill with a 16 mile climb. After the big climb we crossed two enormous valleys to reach our home for the night…the Cozy Mountain Motel.
