A Revisit to Rawlins...

After an informative update from MattyRedrock on Corinne's FACEBOOK POST, they were safely through the wildfire area, and on their way to Rawlins, Wyoming.  The pictures they took around the Grand Tetons National Park were breathtaking,

but as Scarecrow captioned this one: it's not too clear because of the forest fires south of Jackson Hole. 

He sent a few pictures of their route heading out from Riverton into Jeffrey City, Wyoming.  Scarecrow said they had to do a huge reroute, so they traveled on roads, mostly due to the forest fires, and made up some really good time.  They traveled 80 miles out of Riverton, and were looking to make the whole 60 mile ride into Jeffrey City by yesterday.

They arrived into Jeffrey City, with not much to see or do, as it is considered a "ghost town" with only a church and a bar/restaurant called The Split Rock Cafe.  The guys ended up having the church as their sleeping quarters for the night.  While talking with Scarecrow on the phone, he said they slept in the basement, along with 2 cyclists and a walker who are traveling on the Trans Am Bike Trail.

First (Southern) Baptist Church, Jeffrey City, WY 

The guys got into talking with the gentleman who was walking the Trans American Trail ~ his name is Oliver, and he is from Slovenia.  Unlike the traditional cyclists who ride the trail with their belongings on their bikes, he is walking the 4,228 mile trail from Oregon to Virginia with all of his "stuff" in a baby stroller, 

MattyRedrock, Oliver, and Scarecrow

 Before Scarecrow parted ways with Oliver, he left all of his contact numbers with him, as Oliver is making his way up to New York upon completion of his trek, and plans to catch up with us then.  We can't wait, Oliver!  It will be great to hear of your journey, as I am SURE Scarecrow is already thinking about taking that trip in the future (on his bike, of course)

Split Rock Cafe

Before the guys set out on their trek to Rawlins, they stopped in to the bar/restaurant Split Rock Cafe to have breakfast.  With this being the only establishment around, I am hoping they had a hearty, delicious breakfast before they left.  As we can see, it is a popular stop for all of the cyclists passing through.  And there must be Oliver's stroller of supplies.

So, the guys rode 68 miles today and made it to Rawlins this evening, where they checked into the Rodeway Inn.  On their way to town, Scarecrow and MattyRedRock got the opportunity to stop in at the 3 Forks - Muddy Gap Service to get drinks, etc along the way.

Scarecrow had been here back when he hiked the CDT with very fond memories of some trail angels that assisted him on his journey.  To read about that awesome experience, please click HERE.

He had also signed his name back then on a light fixture, and today, he got to sign again, with "I'M BACK" and "RIDE THE DIVIDE '16"  It must have been such a cool feeling to return and see your name, Scarecrow!!

3 Forks Muddy Gap Service

Thank you, Scarecrow, for the awesome phone call with updates, stories, and laughs.  We are looking forward to seeing you, and hearing about your adventures with MattyRedrock along the Divide. Where are they now? Click HERE

We wish you safe travels, happy trails, and awesome adventures for your remaining days on the Great Divide. 

Until next time,

Corinne & The Thruhiker's Wife