Of course, I was off the back of the pack at the time. I had just stopped to take some pics and strip a layer of clothes, thinking I had all the time in the world to catch back up to the group.
Snap. Right on the connector link. It didn't take crazy long to fix, but enough that I was playing catch up all the way to lunch.
A little swim after lunch put me back in a good mood... until we spotted the water snake. I really do have a thing about snakes. Especially ones that are swimming in the water with you. It really shortened my swim.
After lunch was the big climb of the day. At the top of the climb, we met a couple from France on their touring bikes. They had started in Anchorage AK in early June, and were on their way to South America. They are throwing in a little side trip when they get to Salida - hanging a right and heading to the Grand Canyon. Pretty burly.
We also met a real nice lady who has a little place along the route and takes in Great Divide cyclists. A warm bed, a good meal and off they go again.
We are now in Swan Lake at a sweet little campground. A little pre-dinner swim at the public beach, some slacklining (well, watching), Mexican chow and some internet time before bed. Big day tomorrow - and finally some SINGLE TRACK.
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