Moab...day 3-4.

Finally,on to the red rock pictures and riding!  The first morning the ride had actually been rerouted due to the impending SNOW and rain.  The stupid storm we went through had followed us.  It wasn't terrible, but by the end of the day we were riding in sleet and snow.  I was less than amused by this, so there are only a few pictures from that day.

These two pics show the grey sky....so far it had only rained a bit.  The real challenge was the dropping temps and snow on the last 15 miles or so!  Please note....this was still an awesome ride and we had fun.  We are still smiling after all!

By day 4 the sky had cleared and we were treated to sunny skies and warmer temps.  From here on out temperatures got warmer and warmer, topping out around 80!  The rides also just kept getting better and better.  This one went out to Fisher Towers with lunch located at a gorgeous local winery complete with a cowboy cooked hamburger!

As you can see, the views were beautiful!

Still cool enough in the morning for jackets!

Wow, are we at the lunch stop already...nope, it's the first aid station then an out and back before the burgers are on the menu.

Here's the morning crew pulling out of the aid station. 

After the aid station the headwinds did kick up a bit (understatement!)....check out the "breeze" blowing snow off the peaks of the La Sal mountains!

More than one person stopped here to contemplate the breeze and admire the views ahead.  It was at the top of a hill just before a nice rolling section.  A good place for a quick break and a picture.

Somewhere near the turn around.  Some folks still coming out and others headed back for a great lunch stop (did I mention as many hamburgers as you can eat and a winery).  Definitely, a tour of torture!

This is how the day ended from me....swimming the dog in the river, a bit of the wine we purchased, the sun disappeared from the canyon walls, all while listening to the Colorado river in the background.  Not a bad day at all!