The first of the really long mileage days. It was a beautiful ride, through mixed farmland, desert, along rivers. Terry marveled at the bird life along the water, and thought I would enjoy a trip there. Terry finished in about 10 3/4 hrs and felt really good about that. The only problem he had was that the day started quite cold, in the mid-30's, and he was shivering by mid-morning. You know, he has no fat on him to keep him warm! Having had one experience of hypothermia here in Tucson during a monsoon ride, he didn't want to repeat that experience. He stopped into a cafe, which other riders had done also, had warmed up with soup, hot tea, more food, and then continued on his way. When we spoke at about 5:30, not all the riders had yet come in. He's looking forward to some recovery rides in the next few days and then they get a rest day.
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| Part of A Long Day |
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| Cold Zippy & High Water |
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| A Welcome Relief |
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| Rolling Into Town |
