Stage 11

Stage #11
Montrose, CO to Green River, UT
261 Miles with optional Arches Route
237 Miles

High of 85
21% chance of rain

A very tough day ahead. Lots oh climbs and hot temps.

Leaving at 6:50am on Stage 10

Getting to the finish line for stage 10

Standings after Stage 10

Utah!!

Utah

No explanation

Rough road today.

Smoother road

40T replaced with 42T rear wheel sprocket

Lots of work tonight.

Desolate.

Love the grease.

New 42T rear sprocket installed.

Approaching storm.

Packed up for the night.

Skyline Drive in Canyon City.

Specs from today.

2700 miles in. Of the 77 entries 36 have a perfect score. I’m thrilled to be one.

Still in 7th place.

Late night conversations.

OK. A long and grueling day. Tomorrow will be the longest day, at about 300 miles. If I make it tomorrow I’ll feel pretty good.

Over and out.

Comments

5 responses to “Stage 11”

  1. jay Avatar
    jay

    “Keeper Movin” Chris

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  2. Doug Klumb Avatar
    Doug Klumb

    Bike sounds good Chris. Stay strong and keep up the good work!

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    1. jonyhauck Avatar
      jonyhauck

      Good Luck Tomorrow
      and
      Sweet Dreams!

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  3. Jon Louis Avatar
    Jon Louis

    Here’s to a successful ride…root’in for ya… JL

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  4. Fly Brod Avatar
    Fly Brod

    Been following every day, my hat is off to you Mr! Hope today is great!!

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