Made it to Groveland, no Elvis sightings though

After waking in our salubrious accommodation (really) we took our time to get on the road for the 128 km to Groveland. Weather was as usual sunny no wind and hotter in the afternoon. Here is the start in front of a 2000 year old sequoia.



Apparently this town means long and very hilly ahead but may also mean happy gambling at our casino.



This was the first refreshment stop at the top of a climb. Like our water bottle it cost $7, bargain.



Then it was on to Mariposa for lunch. This was a quaint old town and I had the best strawberry smoothy.
Then we had a big downhill giving up about 2000 feet to the Merced River and then a long climb out. Pedals reported that his on board temperature peaked at 46 here it is showing 42 at the stop. So we have successfully dodged winter.



Ferdy suffered a bid fine today for not wearing the yellow jersey, below he admonishes pedals for not keeping up



Next stop was Coulterville another wild west gold mining town in pristine 1850s condition.




Then we made it to Groveland ready for out rest day trip to Yosemite.



The RV camp is a bit Spartan but we found a cold beverage.


Now for the points. Due to a big effort from Goose in claiming the King of the Mountain for the Merced River ascent of about 600m he has claimed the yellow jersey. Goose leads in front of pedals and the Grand Duke. Rocket is still holding red.


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