GGT Day 4: Kremmling to Walden

A couple of things I forgot yesterday:

Jean-Paul's dinner selection was.... chicken-fried steak! I guess all his travel in the backwoods of the US caused him to go native.

The other thing is that a plump, mentally challenged young women surveyed the people in the restaurant and walked up to our table to get help setting the time on her new digital watch. Ever the knight for damsels in distress, Fred quickly volunteered his services. Apparently this is one of his special talents. He had her all set in just a few minutes.

Now for today: I took some Nyquil last night, slept well and woke feeling much better. Maybe it is allergies after all. My remaining issue is continuous pain in my right foot and shin. I can neither walk nor ride in comfort.

Anyway, we left Kremmling at about 8, when it was still chilly (low 40's). It stayed cool enough that I left my jacket on for the whole ride. We rode 61 miles in five hours, including about 2700 feet of climbing. The miles coming down from Muddy Pass were among the best I have ridden. Imagine a quiet, nearly empty road, slight downhill grade, new asphalt, lines of snow-covered mountains on both sides, and periodic sightings of elk, antelope, and hawks high above. It was spectacular. I have included.a photo but it can't really convey the experience.

There is one sort of issue. Whether related to altitude, my allergies/cold, leg pain, or inadequate fitness level, I cannot comfortably keep up with my companions. They pull over to wait for me every so often, and claim that it is 'no problem', but it is not ideal. There are some benefits to riding by myself, so I am making the best of the situation.

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