Day 25: July 5, Camp in the Basin to Rawlins, WY, We rode 100 miles in about 9 1/2 hours of riding time and about 13 hours overall! Hot, Dry in the 80s and limited water. We were getting beaten down a bit, difficult to drink hot water and hot gatorade when you are so thirsty. We wanted to take a break when we reached the reservoir, the next water source, ended up short of that to refuel on more food. Just after we stopped, we spotted some bicyclists up ahead and a van behind them. They were riding the divide with a support van full of cold drinks, what a relief and a boost, both mentally and physically. Thank you guys and gals from Absolute Bikes!! We battled a significant side wind all day, that was until we hit the pavement in the basin and got a tailwind that literally blew us 30+ miles into Rawlins. We were not expecting to go that far and got a boost with the tailwind as we were riding at about 20 miles and hour with minimal pedaling. What a difference a tailwind can make. So we are still eating a lot! We eat about every 1 1/2 hours, breakfast, after breakfast meal, lunch, after lunch meal, 2nd after lunch meal, dinner and sometimes after dinner. Paydays, pb&j's, clif blocks, granola bars, wheat thins, and occasionally will actually stop and make more of a meal like tortellini, ramen or whatever, as well as stop at random places and eat to supplement all this....And yes, we are still losing weight! This is awesome, eat and drink what you want and lose weight, while getting into shape! Looking forward to Colorado, which is only about 50 miles away. We are about 80+ miles from the halfway mark and making good time and having an awesome time and adventure!
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