Poncha Springs, Monday Sept 22

Another 60 or so miles today to Poncha Springs, a smaller touristy town. The road from here goes up 4000 feet to Monarch Pass at 11,300 feet in 20 miles. Tomorrow will be a tough day. Hopefully they will make it over the pass and down the other side for a way. Tonight they are holed up in a motel trying to rest and save strenth for the climb. Today's ride was a beautiful one with many beautiful vistas of green meadows and thick pines. Sleep well, Gray-beards.