Sunday
Wake, ride, repeat. You’ll want to savour this cycle, as it’s your last on this trip. Just shy of 28 kilometres today with another 1,000 metres of elevation gain (and then as much elevation drop) as your journey through Windy Pass takes you down into Eldorado Basin and the nal descent along the fast, sandy track along Lick Creek. Depending on the time of year, you may get slowed down by photo- ops among the alpine wildowers or wandering bears or deer. The nal reward at the end of your journey at Tyaughton Lake is to make an entrance, salty from your miles in the saddle, through the lobby of Tyax Wilderness Resort. Trade your spurs for a civilized drink at the bar and a session in the spa. You’ve earned it.— Masa Takei