Green River, Wy to Alliance, NE

A very nice ride from Green River to Alliance...wonder of wonders, very little wind. The temperatures were under 80 and the skies were clear.

We rode via I-80 to Cheyenne and then headed north on I-25 for a few miles and then headed east to Hwy 88. Country roads all the way to Alliance. We stopped for lunch in La Grange, WY - combination grocery store and cafe. La Grange is the only place between Cheyenne and Bridgeport, NE for fuel on the roads we used.

Impressions from this ride so far. There weren't many autos on the highways. Lots of trucks, and some motorcycles. Just wasn't the traffic we expected for the days before the last big summer weekend. Drivers in Nevada actually slow down for the construction areas....not so in Utah.

Fuel prices in Nevada, Utah and Wyoming were actually HIGHER than at the truck stop in Dunnigan and as much as Lakeport. Go figure!

Wyoming has a law that says you have to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles on the side of the road. Seems like everyone has received the message and acts accordingly.

There are just as many in a hurry, angry, distracted, and cell phone using drivers in Nevada, Utah and Wyoming as in California.

We met some very nice people at our fuel stops and on the road.

In Alliance we had a nice visit with family. Great-niece Megan Uhley turned 12 years old while we were there!

Two days of riding

We have travelled from Kelseyville, CA to Green River, WY.

Yesterday's ride was moderately hot. We expected to have lots of wind across Nevada, but there was more wind in California. We stopped at Boomtown for fuel and Cabela's for lunch....if you get the chance, try one of their steak sandwich special.

Last evening we stayed in Battle Mountain, NV - we've stayed at the Super 8 many times. I think the motel is one of the nicest we've stayed in and the price is right!

The only downside to staying at the Super 8 is the location doesn't afford much in the way of eating establishments within walking distance. The McDonald's is next door, but on a scale of 1 to 10 this particular McD's rates a 1....dirty, poor quality food, mediocre service.

This morning we departed around 7:30 to 48 degrees. A tad bit chilly. We anticipated the temps rising quickly...not so. We were in Utah before the temps got over 70.

We opted to ride north toward Ogden to avoid the Salt Lake City area. Made for a nice ride to Wyoming with few construction backups. Of course, riding in Wyoming we found the wind missing in Nevada! Other than boring, the ride was fine and again none too hot.

We are staying at the Western Inn in Green River. (We checked with the Super 8 in Rock Springs....some how I just can't pay $105 plus tax for a lousy Super 8 when we paid under $90 for a stellar Super 8 last night.) This motel is old, but remodeled. Everything we need for the evening...plus breakfast.

Tomorrow we will be in Alliance. Larry has chosen a new road so it won't be as boring!

August 2008

Preparation for this ride entailed tearing down both rides to change out the air filters. Poor babies looked like Borg waiting to assimilate someone - lots of tubes, hoses and wires. In the middle of all this tearing down we discovered that my trike needed a bearing replaced. Thanks to our friends Fred and Bob for all their support, loan of tools and elbow grease!

This ride has many facets and very little schedule. We have planned to visit Larry's family in Nebraska, my cousin in Missouri, attend a friend's retirement party in St. Louis, attend the Troy, Illinois Torches Across America rally, eat catfish and hush puppies in Mississippi, visit Louisiana, see family in Texas, check our house in New Mexico and, last but not least, stop by Albuquerque to see Clark and Mike.

Larry's riding his Goldwing and I am riding my trike. Keep us in your prayers - and include good weather!