Day 4, Montrose CO (Miles logged 2294)

Jeff Whisler and I left the hotel in Kanab, UT at 6:30 this morning to get a jump on what we knew would be a long day of riding with frequent stops for photos and to enjoy the scenery. Apparently, we were oblivious to the 4+ magnitude earthquake in the Kanab area yesterday evening. 

The day required multiple changes in riding gear,  as temperatures ranged from the upper 40s to over 110 degrees.

Our route took us by Bryce Canyon, the Grand Staircase, Glenn Canyon and Capitol Reef, UT, and Telluride CO. Each area had spectacular views and fun technical riding. I'm sharing just a few of the pictures below, but as you know, pictures hardly do the scenery justice!

We did have a little excitement with a couple of cows while riding through an open range area when a young calf decided to dart in front of Jeff as we were riding by them. Jeff’s keen riding expertise helped avoid what could have been a disaster. It was definitely enjoyable riding with Jeff and sharing the day together.

Finished day 4 with just under 2,300 miles.

I will say farewell to my friend Jeff tomorrow as he heads back toward Phoenix and I head to see friends in Denver area. Looks like another good day of riding for both of us.

I captured some beautiful pictures from the Capitol Reef Park and Glenn Canyon, Utah. The first one is "The Grand Staircase."  

The next few photos are from the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. A bit of information about the area follows the photos.

 

Capitol Reef National Park lies in Utah’s south-central desert, an oasis of colorful sandstone cliffs and impressive domes. This area is referred to the area as the “land of the sleeping rainbow” because of its beautiful contrasts: multi-colored sandstone. The photos below are from Glen Canyon, Utah.