Day two started just west of Calexico and ended in Palo Verde, CA for a daily total of 90.2 miles After an 8:00 AM start the desert heated up quickly - from 80 degrees to a high of 111 degrees. Leaving Calexico I rode through the Imperial Valley, which is famous for it's agriculture (very flat terrain) Staying on Hwy 78 we passed through the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
Roger met a new friend in the town of Glamis.
Today's ride was a tough one, spending 7 hours in such extreme temps.
I can't imagine doing this ride without my SAG - acronym for "Support And Gear"
Day Two:
Total Daily Miles: 90
Total Ride Miles: 210
Total Daily Elevation Climb: 1800'
Total Daily Ride Time: 7 hours
We can't believe it's been a year since Roger was tragically killed by a distracted driver, who was on a cell phone. Roger was biking from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville Beach, FL to build awareness and raise funds for the victims of the 2010 Gulf Coast Oil Spill. We are honored that more than 20 Pensacola area cyclists will gather on October 6, 2011, to honor his legacy and help us finish Roger's remaining 300 miles, ending with a tire dipping on October 9th in the Atlantic ocean.
Go Dad go, I am watching and talking about your ride everyday. I will keep following up and calling you along the route. Your doing great.
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Kolhane