Here is Mighty Jim as he first enters Salt Lake City, then leaves it
for more hot and dry. There is also news about his reception in Salt
Lake City, including the newspaper article that appeared the day after.
All I can say is we are truly watching a Legend in action:
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Hi Again:
Today started as a down hill, but that was a trick, it only lasted a
couple of miles then a 15 mile up hill with 7% grade ensued. Then a
nice 12 to 15 mile down hill, again a trick because there were numerous
5 mile up hills all day long. I can hardly believe I made it.
The beauty of the country, despite the heat and hills, continues mile
after mile. There are similar flowers to what I have described earlier.
Chris, Bryon and I wheeled into Park City and enjoyed our second
Mexican meal of the day. The guys assured me that we could find a camp
site along the bike trail out of town. Sure enough, they found a neat
spot that even had a heated bathroom, we could not shower, but wa****ng
up with hot water was a real treat.
The temperature when we got up this morning was 42, burrrrrr. But, they
wanted to be sure to get me over the last mountain range, along the
Morman trail, the last one appropriately called Little Mountain, named
by the Mormans. The last 12 miles down immigration cannon was wonderful
and sad. It is always wonderful to make good friends with fellow riders
during this brief week, and then you are on to the next challenge.
Bryon and Chris have been wonderful to me, waiting for me in the sun at
the worst no shade area's you can imagine, and they never complained
when I was late. Rather they would ask how I felt, if I was okay. It
gave me a very warm feeling toward my new friends.
This morning however I asked them to promise me that when they were 67
they would do a ride like this from Steamboat to Salt Lake City (400
miles of scorching temperatures and incessant climbing, ed) in 5 days.
They asked, "Isn't being impressed with your performance enough?"
Thanking them, I told them that I wanted to challenge them to keep up
their biking skills throughout their lives.
I am looking forward to the presentation.
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His re****t about what took place in Salt Lake City will appear at the
reception page that I will soon be announcing but here is the newspaper
article that Chris Butson's girlfriend, Diane Urbani, wrote in the
"Deseret News" (no that is not a misspelling):
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,510037169,00.html
And here is what Lisa Romney had to say about her Mayor and National
Bicycle Greenway Day in Salt Lake City:
We had a happy reception at the Oasis Cafe here in Salt Lake City for
three cyclists biking the heat as a part of the National Bicycle
Greenway National Mayors' Ride. I particularly enjoyed meeting Jim
Muellner whose travels I have been reading about since last May and
Chris Butson and Bryon Wright, bikers from our city, who answered our
call for riders to join Jim for his ride in from Steamboat Springs, CO.
A re****ter and photographer from the Desert News showed up to cover the
event as our Mayor Ross Anderson read the National Bicycle Greenway Day
proclamation and talked with the riders about their journey as well as
what is being done here in Salt Lake City to make it easier to ride a
bike. Despite the fact that we as city government employees are pulled
in a million different directions, both the Mayor and myself were glad
we were able to make time for this worthy event and the genuine people
that are a part of it!
Lisa Romeny
Salt Lake City Environmental Affairs Coordinator
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And here is more from one truly Mighty Man as he keeps powering thru
the heat:
Hi Eveyone and Happy 4th of July:
Even though I have plenty of time for this next section, I decided to
get on with it on a quiet weekend. I thought drivers would be
friendlier on this weekend. In Salt Lake City, there was lots of
construction and parades and therefore less traffic as the smart
drivers took other routes.
Rode past a sign that said "Jumpers". On a horse barn, it was the
first one I have ever seen.
Riding past Lake Utah there were several large flocks of white
Pelicans. Some time back I had seen three of them soaring in the sky,
playing in the air currents. The Blue Angels had nothing on these guys
as they circled right and then left. It was beautiful to watch.
Sometimes one would fall behind and with a flap or two they would be
back in formation. They also have black wing tips which gives them a
crisp look. I loved it. The local contractor must have too, he called
it Pelican Point.
There are few flowers except for the small sun flowers that show up
periodically along the road.
One thing is certain, there are no trees, as in **NO TREES**. Glad I
have my umbrella, even if it is a little broken. May have to shop for a
new one, like the golfers have.
After stopping in for lunch with my good friends Vic and ****rley
Williams from my former life in Smarte Carte, I continued on. Later
after camping in an abandoned house, I determined that some night
riding would make things cooler. This despite the fact that I got a
great night's sleep. You see no one knocked on the door or rang the
bell
Have a great weekend.
btw: My messages may be limited for next few days as there are few
places to call or send from. Park service does not seem to think anyone
needs a table or covered area out here. Last place I want to sit and
write, even though it is comfortable, is on my trike after hours of
riding.
btw2: I am trying my best to respond to each message I receive. And I
do want to keep any promises I made about getting together after the
ride is over. However, in the process I may have lost your e-mail
address or phone number. If you think I have forgotten something just
send me a note reminding me. There are so many things going on that it
is impossible to keep everything straight. Please forgive me.
67 year old, trike riding Jim Muellner can be found at
http://www.bikeroute.com/NationalMayorsRide/JimMuellner
His email on the road is: jmuellner@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
can meet Bryon at:
http://www.nationalbicyclegreenway.com/Events/Mayors_Ride/bios/bryon_wri
ght.php
While Chris can be found at:
http://www.nationalbicyclegreenway.com/Events/Mayors_Ride/bios/christoph
er_butson.php
Their email on the road is: butson@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
you want to start from the beginning and/or follow Jim our other
NBG relay riders as they move forward in the National Mayors' Ride at
<http://NationalBicycleGreenway.com/Events/Mayors_Ride/schedule.php>,
point to their blog at
<http://www.nationalbicyclegreenway.com/Events/Mayors_Ride/re****ts.php>.
All of this excitement will al be consummated at the second annual
Santa Cruz NBG Bike Fest on Sunday August 17 c/:o
<http://www.nationalbicyclegreenway.com/Events/Festival>:
btw: If you want to become a rider, we WANT you!! Go to
<http://NationalBicycleGreenway.com/Events/Mayors_Ride/getstarted.php>,
to find out how!!
btw2: We have pictures from the various ride legs on line at
http://www.nationalbicyclegreenway.com/gallery/2003Mayors
btw3: If you want to see who these cyclists are, go to
<http://www.nationalbicyclegreenway.com/Events/Mayors_Ride/bios>.
--
MARTIN KRIEG: "Awake Again" Author c/o BikeRoute.com
79 & 86 TransAms, nonprofit Nat. Bicycle Greenway CEO
Ever wanted anything so bad U were willing to die for it?
Really die? By moving thru clinical death and reversing
paralysis, *I saw God* when I answered that question.
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