Miles: 108
Elevation: 1,750 Conditions: Clear, hot and flat
Beautiful ride through the desert. Started heading North 15 mil,es to Brawley and picked up the 78 for 85 miles into Blythe2. No traffic lights for 85 miles. Plenty of sun and sand. was running low on fluids and came to Glamis, famous for dune buggying. trecked 500 feet over a sand dune to get to Krazy Kevin's shop. He had 3 propels in a cooler whbich was perfect. This got me to Palo Verde, 40 mil,es up the road for a coke and some grandmas cookies. The woman working the counter had me look at her jeep tires. One had a huge bubble coming out of the sidewall. My expert advice: Drive 20 miles to Blythe and get a new tire. 
Blake suggested I write a bathroom book with interestng stats from this trip. Here"s one: There is more road kill in Brawley than banks and restaurants, combined! Here's another one: While riding your bike in the desert, you are more likely to swallow a bug than see a Starbucks. 
glad to hear that you made it though the hard part. it's all downhill from here! now you can coast to the coast
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts are being sent your way...Stay Strong! :)
ReplyDeleteamazing how many people you meet when you travel solo.
ReplyDeletegive me a call if you can, the DSN Board had an idea we wanted to bounce off of you
amazing how many people you meet when you travel solo.
ReplyDeleteGive me a call if you can, the DSN Board had an idea we wanted to bounce off of you
Good thoughts are being sent your way...Stay Strong...Your Awesome!!! : )
ReplyDeleteHow exciting I can start reliving the ride. 95 pound bike and the mileage. Keep pedaling. And I wish you tail winds.
ReplyDeleteTony: "Krazy Kevin, I just trekked 500 feet across a sand dune to get to your shop in the middle of the desert!!!"
ReplyDeleteKrazy Kevin: "Yo, am I the one pedalling a hundred-pound bicycle across the country in the blazing heat with sunburn, chapped cheeks, and no propel? Who you callin' krazy, dude?"