The Desert

Just a very quick post before we head out this morning for over 6,00 feet of climbing. There have been concerns expressed about my health and welfare and my technical ability to post a blog. Neither concern is silly, and hopefully a brief post will reassure all concerns. I feel as good as I could have expected after the itinerary for the last 3 days.

We have spent the last 3 days in the desert covering 313 miles, about. 130 of then on the shoulder of I-10 eastbound due to the lack of an other alternative. High temps have been 100, 101, and 95, so I have been concentrating on recovery, but I also usually hand wash my bike clothes, etc.

I've got to get ready for breakfast now.I will try to write more tonight or tomorrow.

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  1. UnknownMay 16, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    What. An. Animal. The mental strength is just as impressive as the physical strength! Such a cool way to see the country. I'm really proud of you, Dad. Love, Alex

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