The next day I got an early start, and continued through the desert, making my way towards Eureka. Along the way, I was playing leap frog with a group of guys cycling for PushAmerica. They all had fancy bikes and matching uniforms. They also had vans following them, carrying their gear, water, and snacks. I tried not to make comments about how spoiled they were ;) I finally made it to Eureka, and due to the number of people staying in the campgrounds, I had to get a hotel room. I got everything set up, and then headed to the Pony Express Deli which was suggested to me by a member back in Austin. I was definitely not disappointed, and even visited again for breakfast the next morning.
The next day I biked for 65 miles without services, which got a little hot and tiring! Finally rolling into Ely, I found a city park and collapsed under a tree to escape from the heat. After a few minutes, I was approached by a man and his friendly dog, who informed me of a cheaper campground outside of town. He even gave me a lift since it was way off my path.
The campground was nice and quiet, and I settled in for a much needed sleep.
The riding continued the next day, and I made it to Baker.
Nevada wasn't my favorite, but it was definitely an adventure!
