Our ride started at 6:30 AM PST with temps in the low 70's. As we rose 7000 feet through the Sierra Nevada Mts, the temps rose to the high 90's. After about 70 miles, we dropped into the Imperial Valley Desert, and the temperatures climbed to 125 F. When we ended the 126 mile ride at 5:30 PM it was still over 100 degrees.
Hydration was obviously the key. Our support was fantastic, and we had fluids about every 25 miles.
Jerry, Steve and I decided to take it pretty easy the first day, so we were in the back of the group most of the day. All of us finished though, and we took good care of each other.
Tomorrow will be more of the same desert, and high heat, but less climbing, so we should be able to finish earlier in the day, if we stay hydrated.
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Who won the signs, today?
Glad to hear you guys are off and "running". You will have a grand adventure.
I missed you guys (this weekend) for the Sat morning ride and for the Sun morning breakfast run. See you in a month.
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