Today's ride took us through the San Carlos Apache Reservation. There was some nice down hill riding with a wind at my back most of the day. This high desert land has some ranches, a lot of irrigated cotton fields and in all directions beautiful mountains in the distance.
Riding on the road shoulder I had to dodge a large tranchula, 2 dead coyotes and a rattlesnake.
Driving through the area we came upon thousands of locust on the roadway.
The Safford area was a mixture of mining and agriculture and again the mountains in the distance. We ended in Duncan, AZ, a charming old western town just 6 miles short of the New Mexico boarder for a total of 110 miles.
The appropiate nutrition for a ride of this length is essential. Vicki has been on track, mixing bottles of Hammer Products - Perpetuem, Recoverite, Gel, Electrolite Tabs and Whey.
Day 6:
Total Daily Miles: 110
Total Ride Miles: 591.2
Total Daily Elevation Climb: 3106'
Total Daily Ride Time: 9hrs 15 min.
Average Ride Speed: 16.5mph
Keep on Truckin' and maybe buy some rattlesnake boots.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun, keep cool! I am liking all of the beautiful pictures.
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