In the Rockies (or close enough anyways)

When I got up this morning and checked my weather apps, I discover the storm I was "waiting out" dumped snow and ice all over Colorado. So, I spent a couple of hours rerouting to avoid the state completely.

Instead of risking the CO roads, I decided to head due north to jump on I-80 in Nebraska. I didn't leave the hotel until after 0830 😱, but I still made it into Laramie, Wyoming, well before dark, and by 1900, I was settled into another hotel room.

I'm at about 9,000 feet and there's still some snow on the ground. Tonight's low will be around 35°F, and even with my heated hoodie and socks, my gear and I just don't do well under 40°F 🥶. So, hotel it is.

I have 977 miles to go to reach Boise, Idaho, where I'll take my photo at the state capitol then immediately turn back East for warmer climes. I figure 3.5 days to get at least back to Laramie. Fingers crossed the weather stays as nice as it was today, sunshine and blue skies 🤞🤞🤞.

Lastly, if you ride, please consider joining my fundraiser challenge to collect as many 55 Mile Marker signs in 55 days beginning 5/5 (May 5th) for 55 days!!
Details here: https://facebook.com/groups/55milemarker/
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Hope to see you on the road! Remember, NO WHINING! ✌️

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2026 starting odometer: 46667
Starting odometer: 81826
Ending odometer: 82431
Daily mileage: 605
2026 miles total: 35764Read more