Day 14 - Pocatello to Idaho Falls, ID

Anne and Michael rode the tandem to Idaho Falls. The course was a great tandem route as it only rose 275' during the 65-mile distance. It had many turns like those going to Gladstone, IL; thus, much more interesting from a road perspective than yesterday. However, the scenery was much the same. So, we didn't take any pictures until we reached our motel as directly across from the motel was the Idaho Falls waterway and diversion dam.

In the background you can see a Mormon Temple. The Mormon faith is very strong in Idaho Fall; therefore, many of the businesses are closed on Sunday, the day we arrived.

Anne found a place to lounge in the pony bench shown here. Our motel is in the background.

Here is how we keep our clothes clean. The 97 degree heat makes for very fast drying.

Here is what we do when we have to wait on our rooms to be ready.

Everyone is catches up on what is happening at home via iPhones, iPads and laptops.

Some tips to note for preparing for a tour like we are doing. These tips will help you get ready faster in the morning of the ride, improve the chances of you having everything you want and make the ride more enjoyable:

1. Stretch all your muscles every morning, especially across the back and legs.
2. Apply a chamois cream like Buttbutter before you leave.
3. Apply plenty of sunscreen to ALL exposed areas.
4. Check the next day's weather forecast and layout all the clothes you want to wear before you go to bed.
5. Layout any gels, prepare your water bottle and all items you will need.
6. Go to bed early.

Tomorrow is one of the toughest if not the toughest rides of the tour - 90 miles to Jackson, WY. It goes over the Teton Pass Summit at 8,431' meaning we will climb 3,731'. So, along the way, we say goodbye to Idaho; our second state.