It's 120 miles from Lander to Rawlins.
Most eastbound and westbound riders stop at Jeffrey City.
You usually have tailwinds from Lander to Muddy Gap.
The stretch from Muddy Gap to Rawlins has fairly heavy traffic and bad head/sidewinds.
Prevailing afternoon winds are almost always southwest and strong.

Don't wait for the Split Rock Cafe to open at 9:00a in Jeffrey City.
Leave just after dawn, even if it is chilly.
Even if the forecast predicts northerly winds, try to leave early.
There's a funky C-Store gas station at Muddy Gap.
Grandma's Cafe at Lamont has been closed for a dozen years.