Pancakes, fruit and cereal at 5.40am was breakfast. Riders were keen to get on their way under the clear blue sky with little wind.
I left about 6-25am and was among the later leavers (just.) I soon passed most riders along the flat to gentle rolling freeway. Scenery was still just scrub with mountain backdrops.
We were sagged up a 5 mile climb due to road construction. The downhill was into a slight head wind so was not very fast.
The last 15 miles or so were just one long, straight, gentle climbing road. At the top, the salt flats of Utah and Wendover were visible.
I arrived at the hotel at about 12-45pm before putting the watch forward 1hr to mountain time.
Lunch was again at Burger King, the only visible food place in town other than the casino!
No flat tyres for the day was an improvement on the previous two days. Total riding for the day was 103.3 miles in 5hrs 26m with a maximum of 39.4mph. HR was generally <120 until the sag then 130-140 balance. Legs feel o.k. but Mike wants to race tomorrow!
Dinner was in the casino at the “Over the Rainbow Rain Forest.” This was a full buffet in a Disneyland like rain forest setting, complete with a full dessert (all types) and drinks. The casino was all lit up in neon lights and was huge but moderately populated. Best feed yet!
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