Day 3 Indio to Blythe CA 101 miles
Their was more than a little apprehension before today's ride.
Ty, the guy from Pittsburgh, did this ride in 2006. He told us horror stories about this segment. Apparently, they were having a heat wave in this part of the country. Temperatures were well above 100F. They had a strong head wind. Only two out of the whole group were able to complete the segment. At the evening meeting Tracy, the whip cracker, briefs us on the next day's ride. She had a long list of dos and don'ts for riding in the desert. After Ty and Tracey's warnings there were a lot of concerned looks. Not to worry. This year the cycling gods were benevolent. The temperatures were in the high 80's and winds from the west. Everyone got to Blythe well before Miller time.
Only one casualty today. My friend Craig was going too fast at a turn and somehow hit one of those big orange traffic cones. They took him to the hospital to make sure he didn't break or crack any ribs. Lots of road rash but that's all. And, 0h yeah, I had another flat tire.
Hi Sam...Jim says "two flat tires and 264 miles equates to only 24 more until you get to Boston." Hope you remember your math. Jim is reading Fermat's Enigma. On to Wickenburg...Keep your eyes on the road and the wind hopefully will be at your back. Thinking of you. Sue and Jim
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Sam! Just reading about 101 mile ride in desert has me ready for Miller time! I'll bet reaching a new state border will be a real accomplishment. Keep the faith and watch out for Mexican pocket gophers!
ReplyDeletetwo down in two days sounds like a dangerous "vacation" to me.......in addition another flat tire?........and the desire to see a tornado while peddling through oklahoma..........adds to the terror.........nothing like
ReplyDeleteBREAKING AWAY!
What's up with the fish?
ReplyDeleteMichele & Jeff