On Thursday, it was challenging. We ended up going 67 miles, much of it uphill, with a fierce headwind. But life is interesting. Just when you think you can't make it, the wind dies down, the hills aren't as steep, and in the end it works out.
I spent most of the day riding with a guy from Helena. He is doing the trip to Florida as well, and I imagine we will be riding together a lot as the trip goes on. He is retired military and then retired from owning a Meineke franchise. Older than me and can kick my butt on a bicyle. But he humored me most of the day. His wife is driving an RV as a sag wagon and that works out well. It also gave me a chance to catch some shade during the ride, and they were generous enough to also give me some sustenance. At the 35 mile mark there is a grocery store, but for some strange and inexcplicable reason it was closed when we got there. Puts a bit of panic into my soul when I expect to eat/drink and can't. We ended up in Palo Verde. During the trip we went through a national sand dune area. Unique and beautiful in its own way. However, the wind was blowing, so we ate our fair share of sand.
Today wasn't all that eventful. 50 miles. Fairly easy roads ( although uphill for the last 20). We are now in Arizona. It does feel like an accomplishment to make it across one state. Got caught in the time warp of daylight savings even before it starts. Arizona doesn't change time any time during the year. So I was a bit off when I went looking for food and the like. Camping in an RV park that is REALLY an RV park. The tent does right on top of the gravel. At least there is some shade. And a shower, which feels great after a day of riding. Should be in Phoenix in two to three days. Probably three. The distances depend so much on if there are places to stay/camp. Sometimes that doesn't coincide with the desired distances one wants to ride. Feeling good. Til later.
No comments:
Post a Comment