From: Paul Breuklander <paul.breuklander@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 6:47 AM
Subject: Fw: Payson is a cool place
To: Paul Breuklander <pbreuklander1@gmail.com>
Six riders gathered today at the Chevron to search for cool weather. To all of us, that means Payson and the Airporter Café.. Dennis McKinney led us on a fast trip, and we were at the Payson airport in quick time. There are two very striking overlooks in our area; one is on the Bush Highway coming toward Rye from the south on the Bush highway. The other is when you top the grade going toward Winkelman. There were lots of hikers, three groups of wild horses sighted, and plenty of traffic today. Maybe extending the season in spring is a good plan when we hear Minnesota temps today were in the 30's.
The airport waitresses were quick to seat us and serve us. We had plenty of discussion, including our return trip which was on the 188 past Roosevelt lake, which is still rising by observing the water in the bush at its northern end. We went over to the rest stop for a look at the dam, and a chance to stretch our legs. By that time, the wind had risen, and temperatures were starting to climb. Our last few miles from the Globe intersection to Golden Vista were in strong gusty winds, taking fuel like crazy. It became necessary for most to refill at the Circle K in Superior.
Because we had a stop along the way, today's trip was 210 miles, and we arrived shortly after 1 PM. We'll look for other places that are cool, and there will be an enjoyable ride at 8 AM on Saturday. Sunny Side Up at Catalina has been suggested.
Phil
PS: Today I tried a new hot weather shirt to which you add water. It worked well for the remaining 2 hours after Roosevelt Lake.
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