May 18. From UT state park south of Hurricane UT to Kanab. Writing from the Hitch'n post RV park in Kanab, quaint but with free WiFi!! 65 miles today, thru Zion Nat'l park. Had to get in the truck to get thru the tunnel going up the side of the canyon in the park. Cheated a little since we got an 8 mile ride and a couple thousand feet elev gain. Lots of climbing anyway, we summitted at 5700 ft at the east end of the park, dropped 1500 ft and climbed again to 6100 ft before we started the long downhill to Kanab. The cycling gods are with us, believe it or not we have had a tailwind almost all the way. Also, it's been partly cloudy and cool, perfect cycling weather. We've been going mostly south and east, but whichever way we go the wind is blowing uphill! We've gone 501 bike miles so far, well over 1/4 the way, and are in fine fettle. Only 2 flats, both Jerry's, Carrie hasn't had a problem yet. Looking forward to the Houston's Trails-End restauant tonite.
Tomorrow to Page but with a stop at Buckskin Gulch for some slot canyon hiking!


At the entrance to Zion. We waited for the RV so we wouldn't have to pay 12$ each to pedal 100 ft to the visitor's center. Zion doesn't allow bikes to go thru the tunnel so we had to get a ride up the canyon.Lunch in Zion with our top-notch support crew, Joe, Lou and Lotus Blossom!

May 17. Meqsuite NV to south of Hurrican UT on the way to Zion. 72 miles, 4300 ft elev gain, 4800 ft summit between Mesquite and St. George UT. Rode through 3 states, NV, AZ and UT. Nice route pretty scenic, especially the downhill side on the way to St. George. Perfect riding conditions, high thin clouds and only mid 70's temp. Sand Hollow St Park outside Hurricane is high and windy, but cool today.