{"id":16275,"date":"2015-07-21T12:37:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T16:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=16275"},"modified":"2015-07-21T16:09:57","modified_gmt":"2015-07-21T20:09:57","slug":"day-10-monday-july-20-ranchester-to-ranch-at-ucross-wyoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=16275","title":{"rendered":"Day 10. Monday, July 20 – Ranchester to The Ranch at Ucross, Wyoming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sorry, this is a Long post with too many pictures, today!<\/p>\n

A beautiful, sunny 64\u00b0 this morning with no wind.\"DSCN4029\"<\/a> \u00a0It was a wonderful start to the day as we biked away from our little town and out into the country. \u00a0The flat frontage road this morning was elevated from the railroad,\"DSCN4032\"<\/a> so views abound.\"DSCN4037\"<\/a> \u00a0After seven miles, we crossed the interstate to pick up our course on the other side. \"IMG_0347\"<\/a>Though scenic,\"DSCN4045\"<\/a> it was much hillier than our other frontage road and turned to dirt two miles out. \u00a0We had to decide to continue on dirt or turn back and ride the interstate. \u00a0Not knowing if the flat packed road would deteriorate, we backtracked.\"DSCN4047\"<\/a> \u00a0The six mile stretch on the highway was quieter than some of the roads we’d already traveled and the wide shoulder made it comfortable (safe).<\/p>\n

We pedaled through the historic town of Sheridan; with plenty places for\u00a0the tourist to shop\"DSCN4061\"<\/a> and the cowboy to wet his whistle.\u00a0\u00a0We\u00a0spent far too much time in this cute town,\"DSCN4062\"<\/a> but did manage to gather food supplies for the next day’s ride and grab an early lunch. \u00a0When we finally pulled out of town it was really beginning to warm up and there was a breeze coming out of the southeast. \u00a0This is when the climbing began, too!\"DSCN4063\"<\/a> \u00a0We snaked and climbed,\"DSCN4071\"<\/a> climbed and snaked\"DSCN4100\"<\/a> our way around the hills\"DSCN4067\"<\/a> in the stupendously\"IMG_0354\"<\/a> beautiful valley.\"DSCN4102\"<\/a>With all the climbing, it didn’t “seem” like a valley to us, but that is what the locals call it. \u00a0Wildlife abound, can you spot the two<\/em> deer?\"IMG_0376\"<\/a>Here’s a hint.\"IMG_0378\"<\/a>The snow capped Big Horn Mountains\u00a0were majestic\"IMG_0357\"<\/a> on the western horizon. \u00a0 By 1:00 it was 100\u00b0 in the full sun; we relished the breeze in our face, just for it’s cooling effect and tried to distract ourselves with the lush landscape.\"DSCN4138\"<\/a> \u00a0We could have used some of this horse power \"DSCN4093\"<\/a>as we slowly climbed to 4800 feet. \u00a0After 18 miles, we were blessed with a cooling albeit short downhill then a flat ride\"DSCN4145\"<\/a> along the Tongue River\"IMG_0395\"<\/a> to our stop – the only<\/strong><\/em> place to stay in a over 100 miles. \u00a0And what a treat after our hard fought 50 mile day.\"IMG_0397\"<\/a> \u00a0The Ranch at Ucross is a beautiful cowboy oasis with the purr-fect hostess! \"DSCN4162\"<\/a>Meet Evil or as LynnBug would say, E-Val.<\/p>\n

We tied up our steeds up to our cabin for the night\"DSCN4218\"<\/a> and relaxed like cowboys after a hard day’s work. \u00a0When the dinner bell rang (literally), we were ready. \u00a0Well fed\"DSCN4188\"<\/a>(Trout Almondine and London Broil) and with proper nightcap,\"DSCN4194\"<\/a> we retired for a long night’s sleep….tomorrow will be a day off!<\/p>\n\n\t\t