Jim Muellner rolled his trike on a fast downhill and yet he spends more of his report time talking
about the great camp site feasts that Chris and Bryon cooked up for the three of them! Wow, could
this serve as testimony to the safety of a trike? Being so low to the ground, instead of getting
launched by the bump he hit, he rolled his machine and was able to survey the damage, lick his
wounds and keep riding! As well, do take note of the sense of humor he applies to this situation -
his legendary stature continues to grow.
Following Jim's reports, Chris adds his account. He and Bryon, are as well, a couple of great
guys, WoW:
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Wow, what a treat to eat in camp
Hi You All:
It was a long day of riding, but Chris said we could not stop at any of the unexpected restaurants
we found as his paniers were heavy from the meal he and Bryon had planned for us.
During the day Bryon had a few more flats, so when we got to the general store in Altamont we asked
if they had tubes which of course they did -- those heavy duty ones that weigh five pounds each. We
got two for Flat Tire Bryon. Hopefully this will be the end of flats.
We found another spot by a creek and set up camp. A brisk bath and hair washing made the pasta
dinner that followed a real treat. Amy, Bryon's wife joined us at camp and brought along some beer
-- what a sweetheart -- we were three thirsty guys. Pasqual, their five year old daughter took me
for and exploratory walk around camp before turning in for the night. Food never tastes as good as
when cooked at a camp site.
This morning Bryon cooked pancakes and bacon. What a team these guys are. We are having a
great ride.
This morning as we cycled through this rare green valley that I find myself pedaling through, I feel
like I am going past the worlds largest real life painting. Of course it fills the imaginary canvas
I see as it stretches from the lower left corner to the upper right corner. We are crossing the last
mountain range before Park City.
Jeffery and Jason (the famous Reser brothers who he rode with from Chicago to Des Moines, ed),
thanks a million for those tire liners. It is wonderful not to have had a flat for all these miles.
I am writing this sitting near the top of a mountain. The views are spectacular. The jagged rocks of
various colors surrounded by unimaginable hues of green. You can almost see the hairy mammoth that
once roamed these lands walking over some of the rocks we are viewing. It has to be fascinating to
study the various animals of the past.
Well I better get going or they will send out a search party. Love to all, Jim
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Hi Everyone:
Chris got us off Hwy 40 because it was so busy. In a short time we were rolling along a plateau that
allowed you to see in every direction. We were riding down some pretty long and fast down hills when
I hit a repair lump on the road and rolled my trike at about 25 to 30 mph. Broke my mirror, the
handle on my umbrella, got a few skid marks on my elbow, wrist and ankle and my pride was hurt. But
other than that everything was okay. Chris helped me put on a few bandages, but they flew off on the
next down hill.
The morning Dr. Bryon came over with a medical kit to redress my wounds. I asked him what his
credential were. He said he knew a couple doctors, so I told that was good enough for me.
We camped near a little stream on the land of someone who was remodeling an old cabin. Lots of
insects so we did not spend much time outside before crawling into our tents.
Poor Bryon has had eight flats and never loses his cool. Chris and I told him by now we would have
thrown the whole wheel away. I am impressed with him.
There are lots of horses standing tail to nose keeping the flies off each other. The dirt here has a
powder like texture to it so every time they move their feet it creates dust.
The prairie dogs keep us company and stand on their hind legs and shout 'here they come'. At least
that is what it looks like.
The heat is getting to me, so I am pretty slow, but we are getting the job done.
Its cooking in camp tonight, so I am anxious to see what they bought for us. Its a treat for me
from the boys.
Nice guys, see ya later, Jim
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Today was pretty eventful. After Jim broke a weld on his seat, he was actually able to find a weld
shop open in Vernal on Sunday. He got a piece of angle iron cut to fit and then attached it with
zip ties. Bryon, meanwhile, starting snapping spokes like toothpicks. 5 broken in all today on the
rear wheel.
We took 121 out of Vernal instead of staying on 40. Much better - no more rumble strips, fewer
trucks and less traffic. Spent the night in a cow pasture.
I think Bryon set a record on Monday for greatest number of flats in a day. I lost track.
Fortunately in Altamont we found some puncture resistant tubes for him.
Today, Tuesday, we made it over Wolf Creek Peak and are on our way into Park City, on schedule to
arrive in Salt Lake City tomorrow. We have had nothing but sunny weather so far. Nice riding.
Chris
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Greenway CEO Ever wanted anything so bad U were willing to die for it? Really die? By moving thru
clinical death and reversing paralysis, *I saw God* when I answered that question.