Presently in Idaho Falls hunkered down in warm and dry van. Here for a climate change protest at 2 PM. Raining, rained out on ride this AM up in Kelly Canyon. Drove past ski slope into our PUBLIC Lands dodging cows on the road and their shit on a hike yesterday. Seems that if you recreate in the west you deal with the environmental damage cows inflict on OUR PUBLIC land.
Yesterday I drove from Wood River Valley east to Idaho Falls. Weather was changing. Van is burning 27 miles per gallon. Bike clothes are drying in the back of the van, inside of course.
Wed was last day of riding in Wood River. Minus young John is was the same guys from Fisher Creek. I was pushed to the front of the group as we rode up Greenhorn.
48 mins to pedal 4.11 miles climbing 1036′. Predominant color is black burn. Fall is adding variation.
Up high on Imperial, above the burned trees, spaciousness is revealed
Imperial starts with long climb then pitches downward for screamer descent. Wide open sight line but vegetation obscures the wiggles in the trail. Just adds to fun. Hit 24.7 mph somewhere, not sharing slowest speed. Chilly day.
When down in Hailey I enjoy a pint at Sawtooth brew pub. Never know what conversation might occur. Previous visit guy sitting beside me had family connections to where I used to live out on Long Branch peninsula around Purdy, WA.
Rain is forecast for today and Sat. Haven’t decided on where to go till sunshines again. Thinking of West Yellowstone and into the Park for a backpack trip. Possible snow.
Thinking about the man elected president of our country. He has created a brand for himself, his name is everywhere. He relishes in his name being spoken and written. Time to not mention his brand anymore.
DUMP his name is a brand Unbrand him
DUMP comes from letters in his name. We are not don’s kids.
Time to go make my presence be counted for protesting the lack of political leadership and action to protect our planet. Where will the wealthy climate deniers go if their prevention of long term solutions are not implemented? Might be a shitty Thanksgiving conversation with their off spring.