Cycling Over Utah's La Sal Mountains and Into Mississippi's Natchez Trace Parkway S4/E6

What a difference two and a half months on the road make. From mostly flat Mississippi to Utah's insanely demanding La Sal Mountains. Another contrast in bicycle touring across America.
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⛺️ CAMPING GEAR LIST:
- Note: I use some of these items interchangeably depending on the climate and terrain and as back-ups if need be. Before a tour I pre-package and label the ones I don't take and leave with a friend to ship to me anytime.
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- 2 TENTS: Hilleberg The Tentmaker: Niak (2 person), and Enan (1 Person)
- SLEEPING PAD: Therm- a-Rest: Z Lite SOL
- 2 SLEEPING MATS: Sea To Summit: Comfort Plus and Ether Light XT
- 3 SLEEPING BAGS: REI Magma 15, Valandre Mirage 23, and Big Agnes King Canyon UL Quilt
- PILLOW: Klymit: Luxe Camping
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🚴🏽‍♂️ · My Bike: Lynskey GR300
- Cassette - CSHG800-11 (11-34)
- Crankset - FSA SLK 175mm - 46/30t
- Pedals - Shimano SPD - PD-EH500
- Bottom Bracket - MEGA EVO BB386EVO
- Wheels - DTSwiss GR 531 32H - 700C
- Hubs - DT SWISS 240 (rear) - SCHMIDT SON 28 (front)
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathon Mondial DD - 700cX40
- Breaks - Shimano GRX Hydraulic/ TRP Locking Rotor 160mm
- Chain - Shimano Dura Ace
- Derailleurs - Shimano GRX RX810
- Headset - Cane Creek Forty
- Handlebar - FSA Energy Compact - 44cm
- Stem - FSA SLK MTB
- Seat Post - Cane Creek eSilk+
- Saddle - Brooks B-17 Ti
- Fenders - Planet Bike - Cascade 29"x65mm
- Front End Locking System - SteerStopper
- Lights - EDelux II - SON Shcmidt (front) - Busch & Muller - Topline Plus (rear)
- Bottle Cages - Arundle Dave-O & Loonie Bin
- Air Pump - Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HP
- Panniers - Arkel Dolphin 32 - Arkel Orcas - Arkel L Handlebar Bag - Sea to Summit 8L Big River

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00:00 - La Sal Mountains, Utah
01:15 - Tuscaloosa to Columbus
05:30 - Columbus to Natchez Trace Parkway
11:52 - La Sal Mountains, Utah