August 26, 2014
Good morning from Lee Vining!
34 miles
3:38:16 RT
3677 total miles
TO Porqupine Flats
Made it to Yosemite! Went up steep steep 10 miles to Tioga Pass, the entrance to Yosemite. This was slowest ascent I have ever done. Riding 92 miles the day before didn't help.
On teh way up the hill Mike saw me! It was a nice little bit of encouragement as the pedaling was extremely slow. Beautiful, but slow. 5.4 mph average at top.
Also got encouragement from a group of children who started chanting "Go biker go! Go biker go!"
There was construciton at the entrance, so I had no glorious summit photo.
Am taking time going through Yosemite. Hiked to Dog Lake and Lembert's Dome.
Also swam in Tenaya Lake. A most refreshing way to celebrate making it over Tioga pass and entering Yosemite!
Made it to Porqupine Flats camping area, which is nearly empty! I am still in the alpine region of Yosemite, and tomorrow I will descent a couple thousand feet to Yosemite Valley, which is where all the real magic happens.
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