Well, it sure is summer! The heat came on quickly today, and we only got scenery worth it in the last 20 or so miles. But it was a decent go, and our ride dedication this morning kept us motivated and focused on the task at hand. The weather is only fitting for the canyon-ed desert-like landscape. We were also visited by Gibby’s dad at our last rest stop, which makes the ride so much more fun and, dare I say, luxurious!

The stayover in Dubois is known for accepting all cyclists who come through, and our amazing hosts invited us over for a fantastic dinner. Their backyard faced the mountains and had a river running through it, which was wonderful scenery and a good wade. We’ll be seeing our hosts again tomorrow morning before we ride off for the Grand Tetons! Tomorrow night we camp and then Friday is a rest day— we may or may not have internet, so I may or may not post tomorrow. But either way, our rest day (day 49) will not have a journal post! We are all so excited to finally see the Grand Tetons and do some hiking and stargazing (we usually aren’t up past sunset!)

— Marielle