Lucky for us, today was a relatively short day – and I needed it. I am officially tired. We spent quite a few miles on I-8 and didn’t see too many photo opportunities today. We had at least a five-person pace line, then seven, and up to eight at one point. It was a great group!
We stopped for lunch in Gila Bend at Sophia’s – it was highly recommended by Bubba and it met all expectations. I split a “Mexican quesadilla with Semone. He has begun to call Janet and I his moms. Not the we are older than him! But he tells me that I keep “yelling at him.” We really aren’t yelling and any hints at riding technique are all with good intention. We are having a great time. Semone also got us back on track when I wanted to find the local post office.
We got into Gila Bend relatively early. Janet ran her normal 5K after riding all day, and then she headed for the pool. Me…I got myself a beer.
Stats from the day:
Start city: Dateland, AZ
End city: Gila Bend, AZ
Miles: 51.81
Total miles to date: 319.4
Pedaling time: 3 hours, 36 minutes
Avg. speed: 14.4
Feet climbed: 617
Fatigue factor: 6 out of 10 (10 is the worst)
Wind: start: ESE 1 mph; end WNW 5 mph
Road condition: 3 out of 5 (1 is the worst); First 26 miles were very good
Temperature extremes: 59 at ride start, 77 at ride finish
Sunset last night
Black Bear jersey day.
This was our pace line while riding on I-8 today.
Most of our pace line at a rest stop. L-R: Semone, Queenie, me, Janet, Elaine and Ray.
Staying at a KOA today. Best showers so far!
Janet relaxing in the pool after riding 50 miles and running 3 miles.
