We left Blythe, CA at our usual starting time - 7:15. Earlier we had noticed that we had a flat (#2 in case you are counting). We pulled out the thorn and changed the tire. We crossed the Colorado River into AZ about 5 miles down the road.
We were on Interstate 10 for about 30 miles and took Route 60 East toward Wickenburg, AZ. We had nice desert scenery along the way and passed through Hope. The picture is one we took after leaving the very small town of about 3 houses. The sign says, "YOUR NOW BEYOND HOPE."
We were on Interstate 10 for about 30 miles and took Route 60 East toward Wickenburg, AZ. We had nice desert scenery along the way and passed through Hope. The picture is one we took after leaving the very small town of about 3 houses. The sign says, "YOUR NOW BEYOND HOPE."It was a tough ride as we rode 116 miles (after our 100 miles yesterday). We had some climbing and some crosswinds. Our legs remained strong but after 7.5 hours on the bike seat gets a little long.
We were very glad to get to our motel. The staff always has our bags carried into our room with the AC turned on! What a welcome sight!
Now its off to dinner and then back to our room for "early to bed." We've been warned that tomorrow is full of climbing to Prescott.
How does the tandem handle on the climbs? I know you guys can "fly" on the flats and downhills. The next two days will be lovely rides - not as taxing as the 115 into Wickenburg.
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