Today was pretty tough. Started at 2100 ft elevation went up to 6100 ft then down to 5300 ft in Prescott. The day didn't start well for me. Just outside of Prescott there was a roundabout. I was riding with Ty and Craig. Ty and Craig went the wrong direction out of the roundabout. I yelled at them to come back. I was watching them and didn't see the catch basin in the road. My front wheel went into the grate and I was down. A scraped knee and a bruised shoulder was the result. At the rest stop Mack cleaned the scrape and put a bandage on it. Tracey came buy and told me I needed to shave my legs. Thanks Tracey.
The climb up mountain was brutal. They told us that we would encounter "false summits". It's when you think you're at the top because you come to a downhill, but that only lasts a little while and you're climbing again. Must have been six or seven of those. Drove me nuts. So I finally get to top and start downhill. I'm sweating like crazy but it's only in the low 60's. Now I'm flying down the mountain and starting to get cold. By the time I got to the motel in Prescott I was freezing. The best hot shower I ever had!
It is obvious this is no "walk/ride in the park". Catch basins are not for catching guys with smoooooth legs. Sorry you went down and hope you are well and ready for Cottonwood. Maybe it will be as soft and inviting as it sounds. Rest well! Remember, after tomorrow you have only one more day, then a day of rest. Thinking of you lots, S & J
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you fell, Dad. But, at least no broken bones!
ReplyDeleteDon't be too proud to take a seat in the van for a spell, you maniac -- there are a few miles to travel yet and you are wearing me out! Remember: Momma said they'll be days like this.
ReplyDeleteAfter you turn left to head north watch out for the Bison!