Elevation gain: 4,354
Yet another day of blistering heat. Of course I am lugging 2 sets of arm and leg warmers and jackets, a wool jersey, a fleece jacket, hats, wool socks, etc. and I havent seen temps under 90 degrees since leaving San Diego. Rode out through Tempe past Arizona State, into Mesa and then breakfast in Apache Junction before picking up the 60 (aka "the old west Highway) for the rest of the day. Maybe it was the heat, maybe it was the daily bike riding or maybe it was too much wine last night, but I found today the most challenging since Day 1. There were essentially 3 climbs of over 1300 feet mixed with trucks and no shoulder. Fluids ran low during the second climb but made it to a Circle K for a 44 ounce coke, a Monster and 2 liters of gatorade.
A new world record: San Diego to Miami in 5 days!!!!!!!
Finally made it to a Motel 6 in Globe ($42/night). A quick dip in the pool, dinner at the Country Kitchen and a Dairy Queen soft vanilla, dipped in chocolate (my favorite) before heading back to this motel which has the first internet connectiion since Blythe.
Looks like you will have good weather send those heavy items home. Keep pedaling
ReplyDeleteHey Tony,
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying your blogs. Cool picture of your "World Record" achievement:). Keep riding and enjoy. We're all keeping track. Take care, Sylvia.