It was tough to leave Dan's after such an amazing time (thanks for everything, Dan!) but after a slow morning we were on our way again! We left Colona, and were on our way to Gunnison.
Everything started fantastic and we cruised through Montrose. Unfortunately, though, Seth had some of the same rear wheel issues that had been causing him issues the few days previous. He could only got 3-4 miles and his wheel would seize up. We couldn't go any further, so we pulled over to the side of the road and put up the obligatory thumb to hitchhike.
A nice couple from Alaska stopped and gave us a lift to the next town over, Gunnison, where Seth's wheel could be fixed. They were a great retired couple, where the wife had worked in Alaska's public schools for 25 years. It was great to hear about her experiences in public schools, and we were indebted for the lift.
We got into Gunnison in the afternoon and had some time to kill. Went to the bike shop, Seth's wheel was taken care of and we dropped our stuff in Dan's kayaking friend's yard. Tyler is an outdoor enthusiast and let us pitch a tent in his yard (thanks, Tyler!)
Went to bed after a great day ready to climb over the Continental Divide the next day.
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