Today’s ride was a 2040′ climb in 11 miles over Mingus Mountain. Mingus Mountain was named after someone named Mingus, but it isn’t clear exactly whom (apparently there was no shortage of local Minguses (or is it Mingusi?)). It was a tough climb followed by a screaming downhill.

Halfway down we made the traditional stop in Jerome at The Haunted Hamburger, which hangs on to the side of the mountain, as does most of Jerome. The burgers are good and the milkshakes are great.

Tomorrow we pass through beautiful Sedona before climbing the very winding road to Flagstaff, where we’ll take our first day off.