There is much to pull me back to this corner of the US so, this time, my leaving Jackson feels temporary. Amy & Bomber had been as welcoming & generous as ever & Amy’s beautifully prepared dinner on Tuesday with the invited company of Hanneke & Tucker was a great bonus. This morning I also found a nice farewell note by their daughter, Sydney. Even the cat was clawing at me to stay!
Today is the first day of August & not many people in Jackson look forward to this month! It marks the beginning of the end of summer as temperatures start to fall away. Quite a contrast to UT & AZ.
Today, I followed Tucker’s route north into the Grand Teton NP toward Yellowstone. The ride was awesome. A purpose cycle path led me out of Jackson, past the $20 Park entrance all the way to Jenny Lake.
Here, I met up with Brent who plans to take up cycling again & keen to know my set up. Just turned 60, he has a few years to catch me up & is looking to shape up for the Divide.
The day was a continuous display of grand scenes, far better than last years route through this same park. Also, until the very end of the day, the wether was perfect & the terrain not too hilly. My camp was Flagg Ranch, just before the southern entrance to Yellowstone NP.
It was full but shared a site with the Davidson family from Utah. I indulge a a bowl of Peach Cobbler, baked on their campfire – it was delicious & plan to recreate back home. Ingredients include choice of fruit, cake mix & 7UP (optional).
Today, for the first time on this ride, I was among bikepackers travelling though in all direction. Enjoyed exchanging info on routes, weather, facilities, etc. what’s been missing.
John's Epic Cycle Adventures 