Tag: Panguitch Lake

UTCO2 – Red Canyons

From Panguitch Lake UT to Tropic UT Miles 51.5 Total Ascent 1,461 ft (ascent from www.bikeroutetoaster.com) A late morning awakening to a full bladder.  I can typically make it through the entire evening without leaving my tent, but it is always a delicate balancing act between proper hydration and over-doing it. Temps last night dropped beautifully, down into the 40s.  It’s perfect sleeping weather when you can rest warm in your sleeping bag, but still breathe the cold crisp air.   My tent site selection had not been ideal, since its surface had me constantly rolling into the side of my

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UTCO1 – Cedar Breaks

From Cedar Creek UT to Panguitch Lake UT Miles 47.5 Total Ascent 5,273 ft (from www.bikeroutetoaster.com) My darling Linda stayed and joined us for breakfast at Main Street Grill.  I use the word “darling” passionately, of course, but in this case I use it actively as well.  To arrive at this starting point, Linda has driven us all the way up to Cedar City, and will drive herself back today.  And then she’ll repeat the process some 18 days from today, to an even further finishing point in Colorado.  A darling. After casting farewells, Jack and I were suddenly and

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