DAY 62

Zion N.P, UT to Kanab, UT

There is a tunnel bored right into the mountain exiting Zion in which bicycles are banned. It also happens to be at the end of a series of steep switchbacks. So, being forced to hitchhike through it, we do so at the bottom of the hill to kill both birds. It's actually very fun, a pick-up truck gives us a lift and we sit in the back with the bikes, watching as we rise up and up, it's a lot like being on that Las Vegas rollercoaster again. On the other side of the tunnel, we ride though stunning Zion country, topping off a wonderful experience here. The rest of the day is spent over two manageable climbs before a long smooth descent into Kanab, a town with a fair bit of character and a big history in the American Western film making business.

Sidenote: We meet a dutch cycling duo in their 60's who've cycle toured over 85,000km's in their lives!
Sidenote: Ada found a very useful and very cool hi-vis thingy to put on her rear pannier. Yes, she found it on the side of the road.