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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Day 6 Fallon to Austin

Steve left early to get a jump on the long, long day, so our starting out picture is less one rider. 112 miles with nothin in betwteen ... well there IS the promise of the "Best Burger Ever" which we think is in Cold Springs but ends up being in Middlegate. So Steve and Doug missed out, but Bob, Gabe and Susan stopped for their basic burger and it was delicious! The place itself looks like a stage coach died and just started collecting old stuff. A small shcak sits there with greasy dollar bills stapled to the ceiling, marked with the cities of visitors. The owner looks like a skinny bent over cowboy from a spaghetti western ... really nice guy. I was too nervous to ask for a picture in case he wasn't just a character :-) Ultimately, between the desolate highway and making sure riders were hydrated, Stella (our SAG vehicle) put on some extra miles. All in the name of safety and health. I had many opportunities to sit along side the highway, soaking up the peace and quiet. Not too many cars on Highway 50 to disturb the serenity. It was a long and satisfying day for everone and we ended up at the Cozy Mountain Motel which, unfortunately, is in the middle of a steep hill (photo below of Steve making the last climb after a LONG day). We sat in the parking lot with a drink and lawn chairs before heading to pizza (Bob talks about this). We blew off some steam and celebrated the ongoing journey. Here's to enjoying all of the long roads along our journey ...

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