Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Day 10 - September 19, 2017 - 69.16 miles, 640 feet ascent

Wickenburg, AZ to Tempe, AZ

For me, today's ride was somewhat uneventful, although lengthy.  Pedals down at 0630.   Long, flat ride from Wickenburg, although there was some descent toward Phoenix.  I stopped in Surprise at Lowes to buy some hardware for one of my panniers. It appears that a few days ago, the bottom clip got loose and fell off.  Now my pannier flops around, although it hasn't been bad.  Had a bite to eat, and soon was on my way again.  This stop was almost halfway to the destination, at about mile 35.  I soon turned on to the bike path on the Arizona Canal, which took me all the way to Tempe.   The bike path had underpasses beneath the major streets, so I stopped at an early underpass, in the shade, and had the rest of my lunch, a ham and cheese sandwich.  Further down the path, with about 20 miles to go, I had a pain in my right knee.  This hindered my ability to speed along,  but I grinned and neared it.  I will look up later whether this is a seat height or a cleat placement symptom.  I was also getting tir demand hot, so I left the path momentarily to stop at a convenience store for cold water.  Ah, the pause that refreshes!

Back in the saddle, and off to Tempe.  I stopped and chatted with a couple other cyclists (not in our group), who noted all the panniers, and queried me on where I was riding from, and to where.   They were genuinely interested, and offered anecdotes of their own bicycle tours.

Finally made it to the Motel 6 on South Priest Road in Tempe.   Registered quickly, showered, and off to a scheduled appointment with a massage therapist.   Two hours later, I felt wonderful!  

Rest day tomorrow, and hope to take full advantage of it!


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