Headed to Utah and Colorado

Michele passed through Prescott, Az last night (396.7 miles) and hit TS 8 Flagstaff (491.1) at 9:02 raam time this morning. While I haven't heard from the crew I'm sure there was a rest break in there. Yuba City AZ is the next time station at 563 miles which Michele pass at 14:13. This is a much faster leg for Michele with an aveage speed of 13.87 mph for the segment and and overall average of 12.12 mph. Remember as Robert mentioned that these averages include any time off the bike. Raam is a non stop race.

From here Michele will enter Utah just past TS 10, Kayenta, AZ (634.7 miles) and head for Mexican Hat, Ut TS 11 (679 miles). They are now near the Four Corners area and will be headed for Colorado after passing TS 12, Montezuma Creek, UT. The racers will be encountering a lot more climbing and speeds will typically drop. In the next couple of days the racers will have to climb a number of high mountain passes including La Manga Pass, which is over 10,000'. Compare that the the lowest elevation of 190 feet below sea level Michele rode through just before TS 2 Brawley, CA. Right now as she approaches Utah Michele is riding in the 6000' elevation area. Just after her next TS Kayenta, Michele will ride through Monument Valley which of course will make for a beautiful ride.

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Danielle Hastings said…
GO MICHELE! All of us here at work are following the race closely. We're so impressed. Great job on the ride thus far. Already in Utah? Sounds like you are going to be climbing some big mountains soon. Still sending you good vibes!

Love,
Danielle, Judith, Tami, Jen, Ashley
Mary, & Heather
June 18, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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