Started out at 730am – cool 66 and tailwinds! We felt like pros moving along at 25-30 mph but by 12 noon the wind gods were playing! Now they came howling from our front and on our right. With some solid Pace- lines we made it. But the Heat is draining and unrelenting. We are pouring water on ourselves as often as possible , and at the rest stops the support team is drenching us. 2 fellows had to stop and 1 had to get IV’s today. We all agree better to be smart and rest till another day- this isn’t a race.Here’s the numbers. Also, How do you like the latest technique for quick drying??
JQsBigAdventure 
I’m riding with you Jim! Way to go. Sam
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Sam – love your comments and encouragement. Just catching up- into Oz land we go! Pray for no tornados and few lightening storms– yikes!! Keep riding I love the push I’m getting from so many friends!
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You guys sound like your kicking ass. Keep it up.
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Finally seeing you get to work. The numbers are great so the geritol breakfast must have
Helped. Suggest a refueling dinner of burritos
With plenty of salsa followed by some Advil pie. Your friends at AARP are still pulling for you!
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Jim – the folks at the Wellness Center Spin class agree that you and the rest of the riders are AWESOME! Keep it up and how about a pic of the scenery. I have to turn the knob to the right now – big hill coming.
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Jim, Great adventure! Sounds like you are doing well. We only wonder where are the restrooms?? The Isleys Nextdoor.
There everywhere if you are desperate- but, hard to find otherwise. Keep the neighbors in line, call the police if all those crazy parties last past 900pm. Ride on!!
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Hope I read it right from yesterday that you were maybe taking a day off. Or was it just the rest of THAT day off? And if not, when do y’all take a day off to rest and recuperate? Hope today’s ride was less taxing, but I think it was probably even hotter.
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Go Jim. 15mph in 100°+ heat…very impressive!! Climbing day tomorrow (thru the heat). Stay hydrated.
Gene
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Dare I Ask what that is that you’re drying??😂
Pat and I are following you!! Have fun and be safe…..especially in Jerome!!🚴(different kind of bikers!!) C
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Ha, so You to ask- you got to get Pat a real bike outfit- they are called bibs– don’t ask me why!
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Great job Jim. You can do it. Freeze wash cloth the night before in a zip lock bag and put around your neck to cool off (old soccer half time trick).Keep it up!
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