Day 7, Springerville Arizona to Socorro New Mexico
Saturday, September 17, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Today was the longest day of our journey. The stats on my Garmin bike computer were: 154.18 miles; 8 hours, 32 minutes in the saddle; 18.0 mph average speed. I was very satisfied with the ride... Read More...
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Day 6, Winslow Arizona to Springerville Arizona
Friday, September 16, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Well, we made it to Springerville AZ today. 121 miles and 4350 feet of climbing. Thankfully, no large climbs, only long rolling ups and downs for the most part. It was a tough haul, going so far... Read More...
Day 5, Cottonwood Arizona to Winslow Arizona
Thursday, September 15, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Well, this day is over, and I am thankful! 111 miles, with 7000 feet of climbing. There was a long, steep, tough grade outside of Cottonwood. I had more difficulty with this climb... Read More...
Day 4, Wickenburg Arizona to Cottonwood Arizona
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Today was a day of serious climbing. The climbs out of Wickenburg were gradual ascents, and that worked fine until we started the first serious climb. The first rest stop was at the bottom of the climb, and I got my first flat... Read More...
Day 3, Blythe California to Wickenburg Arizona
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Today’s ride took us from California into Arizona. The ride distance was 115 miles with 3430 feet of climbing. Thankfully, the climbs were gradual ascents, with no real steep climbs during the ride... Read More...