So…today we conquered our biggest climb of the entire ride. It was not simple. In 40 miles we climb 4800ft to the top of Emory Pass. Took the better part of the day. Switch backs the last 2 miles. 16mile romp down the other side to a little town Hillsboro. There isn’t much here as and because of Covid-19 everything is shutting down. However, a little RV Park was open (just barely). She let us in to tent camp, showed us how to turn on/off the shower before she had to leave town! She also rents out retro campers but they are full tonight with the Adventure Cycle tour. We are thankful. The AC group gave us their leftover dinner because this town has no grocery and cafe is closed. The AC group is disbanding. There’s this feeling of doom all around us. Tomorrow we will ride 85 miles (mostly flat) to Las Cruces. Not sure but it could be really close to the end of the line.
In short we went from climbing exhilaration to deflated enthusiasm in 16 miles! The photos are still good though😊
cinnicrew 
You can’t stop now. I’ve become hooked on following along every day, with google maps on satellite view giving me the big picture while the excellent photos get my “boots on the ground”. Hate to see you have to hang up your cleats, but with the pandemic dogging your trail, you may not have a choice. Best of luck. By the way, your last photo of the Adventure Cycling van has two bikes on a rack on top. The forward black bike on the rack looks a lot like my Specialized Diverge which I ride daily. I think that bike is a Diverge just like mine, right down to the custom wheels.
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shower looks like the one i use in honduras, that trip was cancelled by the way
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Really love your narratives–great job Suzy. Wish you all the very best with your adventures! Tom
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You guys are doing great, so enjoy following your ride. Hope you get to continue. So boring here in Missoula. So quiet you can hear a pin drop outside.
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Great photos. Love the Summit one, campground, and shower! Wish you were here to take us outside for a workout since YF cancelled classes😔 !! Hope Gypsy Cab Co. is open when you arrive in St. Augustine?! Continued safe travels 🚵
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Great pics Suzy and good climb.
Nice that the adventure cyclists were there too but sorry to hear about their disbanding.
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I love your daily posts and hope they continue. If you possibly continue, then do. Your days are much more satisfying than most folks days everywhere else right now. I am happy someone is out doing something cool!!
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