Day 65 Twin Pines Campground to Fort Washakie

July 15, 2023

I decided to do a short ride today. We had booked 2 nights at the campground as it’s a weekend and I wanted to be sure to get my bike fixed. I didn’t expect Gamnett Peak Sports to be so efficient! Leaving the campground and heading north to Lander and beyond, I’m so struck by the beauty of this area. It just fills me with joy.

Our prior dog Moby would have loved this huge slide!

As I was cycling through the Wind River Reservation, I heard someone to my left yell “Howdy!”and I turned and said “Good morning!”to a tall 30ish man with a big smile walking in the other direction. That’s the best greeting I’ve had on this trip!

Biking through Fort Washakie, I noticed a big hill ahead and thought. I don’t want to do that hill first thing in the morning, so I called Peter and asked him to pick me up north of town.

After cycling, we went to the Wind River Reservation trading post and got gifts for our daughter and her partner. Then we visited Sacajawea’s and Chief Washakie’s grave. The cemeteries really reminded Peter of Mexico- so colorful! Kind of like the difference between a Catholic Church and a Protestant Church.

We returned to Lander and had lunch at The Middle Fork on the patio with Henry. I had a delicious quinoa bowl. I can’t believe I ate the whole thing!

I went back to the bike store and bought the tubes I forgot to buy yesterday and a new handlebar bag. My old one is a 20 year old Arkel that you have to put a rain cover on. Livin’ in luxury now.

Got to rest up for tomorrow- will be following the Wind River. I don’t like the sound of that.

Today's ride: 26 miles (42 km)
Total: 2,327 miles (3,745 km)

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Julie O’NeillThis is one of my favorite entries. I hope you enjoyed the ride here.
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