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Published: August 11th 2018
Today the forecast was for cooler weather, so we didn’t feel the urgency to leave at the crack of dawn this morning.
We had the ability to wait until 7am to stop at the Dayville Cafe and have another huge breakfast.
There are absolutely no stops until reaching Mitchell, but with full stomaches and cold water in our bottles we were ready for the day.
Today was going to be either a 90 mile day or a 38 mile day. There are no other options other than camping on the side of the road.
We chose the 38 mile option from Dayville to Mitchell which consisted of a 31 mile climb and a 7 mile downhill into Mitchell.
The ride was through a stunningly beautiful canyon. It reminded me of Southwestern Utah.
Although we were going uphill all day, it was very gradual so there was as no huge climbing effort necessary.
We met a nice youngster named Issac along the way who is riding from Boston as a college graduation present for himself as he tries to decide what to do in the future.
We reached Mitchell by 11:30 and amazingly discovered
a Brew Pub right on the one block Main Street.
We were able to relax and enjoy the cooler weather over a couple of microbrews as we waited to check into our Motel.
Finally we climbed the steepest hill of the day by far up to the Skyhook Motel.
There is no air conditioning here so it might be a hot night!
Tomorrow will be Bruce’s last day and we are planning a 67 mile day over a big mountain and into Redmond where he will catch his flight home Monday morning.
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Heidi Fisher
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Hello Again! I have been sharing your journey with mom (Aunt Jane) and she has been "amazed!" I also mentioned that you were at 81% of your goal for "Project Hero" - how Awesome! I told her about your very worthy cause, she has made a donation and wishes you her best as you come into the home stretch! Love, Heidi