Wyoming like Montana is Farm Country with cereal and cattle ranches in evidence everywhere, a lot of hay & silage is required for feed.
Logging also exists but on a much smaller scale than we have seen in more northern states, these old beehive sawdust burners are however a fairly common site, I'm not sure if they are still used?
Our route takes across the second half of Medicine Bow National Forest & we cross the Continental Divide again at Battle Pass, we have done this many times already but we decided to take a picture this time.
This geographical feature runs from Alaska to the tip of South America & determines which way all rivers flow either to the Atlantic on one side or the Pacific on the other, there is also a 3,100 mile scenic trail from Canada to Mexico which would make another great off-road bike trip!
The last part of our ride takes us along I80 to Rock Springs with a short rain shower, it's a shorter distance today & we arrive around 4pm so decide to give the bikes a service.
After a quick trip to Walmart & AutoZone we complete the service on both bikes with all fluids changed by around 8.30, unfortunately the restaurants are closed so after a beer in a bar we make do with a Taco take-away.
After consulting the Butler maps the next 2 days take us back into Utah aiming for Zion National Park & then heading back to Denver, we don't expect much but we are very surprised, great vistas.
Fantastic winding roads.
Scenic forests & lakes.
One road is named the Energy Loop which passes a number of Coal Mines & Oil wells, I'm not sure you would be able to have these industrial facilities in such beautiful landscapes in England?
We have been above 2000m most of the day & reach our motel in Castle Dale around 6pm, we have managed to dodge the rain showers all day & it's all down to great route planning!
Cedar City is the destination today which we hope to reach in time to allow us to get some washing done & the blog updated.
The route around Fish Lake follows the 'Old Spanish Trail' which now has a bike added to the commemorative monument.
The lake itself is peaceful & the route is deserted for most of the way, Americans are very lucky with their recreational facilities.
We pass through some attractive rock formations like these in Kingston Canyon.
Utah farmers work long hours but it's not always good for your health!
Wow!, the last part of the journey takes us along the rim of Cedar Breaks National Monument with this view at Chessman Ridge.
And this at Sunset View!!
These three days were expected to be uninteresting & just a way of getting to Zion & Bryce, thanks to the Butler Maps however they have been three of the best riding days of the trip, great quiet roads with Cedar Breaks as the finale, lets hope the next few days continue in the same vein.
Logging also exists but on a much smaller scale than we have seen in more northern states, these old beehive sawdust burners are however a fairly common site, I'm not sure if they are still used?
Our route takes across the second half of Medicine Bow National Forest & we cross the Continental Divide again at Battle Pass, we have done this many times already but we decided to take a picture this time.
This geographical feature runs from Alaska to the tip of South America & determines which way all rivers flow either to the Atlantic on one side or the Pacific on the other, there is also a 3,100 mile scenic trail from Canada to Mexico which would make another great off-road bike trip!
The last part of our ride takes us along I80 to Rock Springs with a short rain shower, it's a shorter distance today & we arrive around 4pm so decide to give the bikes a service.
After a quick trip to Walmart & AutoZone we complete the service on both bikes with all fluids changed by around 8.30, unfortunately the restaurants are closed so after a beer in a bar we make do with a Taco take-away.
After consulting the Butler maps the next 2 days take us back into Utah aiming for Zion National Park & then heading back to Denver, we don't expect much but we are very surprised, great vistas.
Fantastic winding roads.
Scenic forests & lakes.
One road is named the Energy Loop which passes a number of Coal Mines & Oil wells, I'm not sure you would be able to have these industrial facilities in such beautiful landscapes in England?
We have been above 2000m most of the day & reach our motel in Castle Dale around 6pm, we have managed to dodge the rain showers all day & it's all down to great route planning!
Cedar City is the destination today which we hope to reach in time to allow us to get some washing done & the blog updated.
The route around Fish Lake follows the 'Old Spanish Trail' which now has a bike added to the commemorative monument.
The lake itself is peaceful & the route is deserted for most of the way, Americans are very lucky with their recreational facilities.
We pass through some attractive rock formations like these in Kingston Canyon.
Utah farmers work long hours but it's not always good for your health!
Wow!, the last part of the journey takes us along the rim of Cedar Breaks National Monument with this view at Chessman Ridge.
And this at Sunset View!!
These three days were expected to be uninteresting & just a way of getting to Zion & Bryce, thanks to the Butler Maps however they have been three of the best riding days of the trip, great quiet roads with Cedar Breaks as the finale, lets hope the next few days continue in the same vein.
A great suprise for you!
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