53.7 miles today
331 total trip miles
14.1 mph avg
285’ climbing
FF - 1
MP - My sister Jean, her husband Ron & their family. Jean & I were the two siblings closest in age as we were growing up. Maybe that’s why we fought the most with each other as kids. Now that we have matured, we get along fine.
Today was a perfect day to go for a bike ride - some cloud cover, not too hot, good roads, not a difficult distance. That is why I feel little or no fatigue. We rode over half the distance on I-8 & the shoulder was real good. Arrived in our destination city in time to eat lunch here. Gila Bend has a real interesting sign at the entrance to the city
I did see the 1st cactus of the trip, but wasn’t able to get a picture. Word is that we are entering cactus country, so I hope to share some pic’s soon.
Also saw the best sunset of the trip so far:
Bubba has a tradition of serving cake for everyone who has a birthday, and the group sings happy birthday, so I felt right at home. This group is definitely feeling more & more like family every day. For the 1st birthday of every trip, Bubba has also taught himself to sing Happy Birthday backwards. I have decided that I will dedicate myself to learning how to do it, so if I get invited to your birthday party, I will do it for you.
WDYLT - ILT the Spotted Cow Beer that I brought along is a big hit with the Coaster’s. There is only 1 other person from Wisconsin on the trip, but I’ve already had about 20 folks who knew about this Wisconsin beer & were thrilled I brought some.