Changing Gears: Rey's Ride Across America

July 1st —Telluride, CO to Gunnison, CO — 124 Miles After another rest day we are headed towards Gunnison with three ascents. One is from 7,500 ft. to 9,000 ft. and called the Dallas Divide. The second ascent is from 5,900 ft. to just under 8,000 ft. and called Cerro Summit. The the last ascent is called Blue Mesa and was from an elevation of 7,000 ft. to about 8,500 ft. All three summits were challenging at about 6% to 7% grade. As the day wore, on the heat really took hold. It was in the 90s and eventually gave way to a small thunder storm where I encountered icy rain and small pea-sized hail just outside of Gunnison. I felt good, though, when arriving at the RV Park. We had a nice dinner with my cousin Regina, her husband Brett and daughter Cassie. Thanks so much for your hospitality, guys! We really had a great time! 9 hours on the bike.