44 miles, 4 hours on the bike, 5.5 with breaks

This morning we talk to the ranger about all the smoke – he says there are fires to the west, east and south. We may be in the smoke for several more days. Ash has settled on our tent overnight.

Today’s ride is another easy day with mostly pavement and the only climbs were rolling hills. They feel like doing intervals, you work hard but only for a short time and then you get to recover. That’s the best kind of workout to get in shape quickly, so I’m taking this as a good day for building my strength!

We stopped near the end of today and split a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a 32 oz. Coke. Then rode a few more miles to find a beautiful state campground, again on the lake. They reserve two spots right down on the water and away from everyone for people who arrive by their own power or wind power (walking, biking, sailing). We had a swim on our own private beach! Then I turned on my computer to discover free wireless internet, probably from the huge houses nearby since we’re at the edge of the park. So, here you have an update thanks to our rich neighbors. I better get off the computer and let Dave work on his pictures.

Dave riding on Day 4