Day 6 Blythe, CA to Salome, AZ

Best of day: Crossed the Colorado River into Arizona (one state down and seven to go!)

Worst of day: Arriving in Salome AZ to see my phone with a blank screen and no internet connection (or computers) at motel

Best quote of day: Changing tire on I-10 for another rider "How many women does it take to change a tire?"

Day 5

Last day in CA & rest day for cyclists.

Bike maintenance in parking lot of capital
suites took priority (following a yoga class)!

Best of day: Sunshine & rest

Worst of day: Nothing!!

xxoo

Day 4 Leaving Brawley

Leaving Brawley on way to desert. Kathy kirby (chicago) biking buddy & linda baldwin our esteemed chef!


Best of day: sunshine

Worst of day: 91.14 miles


Best quote: two cyclists w/ full touring gear:: where are you going? Florida. Great! So are we.

Hugs 2 all

Day 3 Jacumba to Brawley

Best: Sagged (all but 2 riders) down a ten mile 3000 ft descent in rain w/ potential high winds.

Worst: rain again all day.

Best quote (rider): weather today gives new meaning to 'what was I thinking??'

Best quote (Guide) at rider's meeting: Be aware of some 'terrain features' in today's route!

Luv to all

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The WomanTours van, trailer, & SAG car that carry our luggage, provide a kitchen for two meals a day, and when needed at any time, carries our bikes & us! We have a chef & a guide along with 4 volunteer SAG (support & gear) drivers.

Day 2

best: no rain in am
worst: rain all pm & ascent to 4000 ft.

Passed border control & we could see the wall from our route.

luv

Day 1

Day 1
San Diego to Alpine, CA
best: great weather--

worst: 2000ft climb --

funniest quote from rider: has anyone ever walked their bike to St. Augustine?

Message: think I look anxious in picture or what?
Soooo happy to be on the road at last!!
Luv 2 all...

Rain in San Diego rates almost on the scale with snow in Texas! Thanks so much for the great messages. You guys are the greatest!! Loved Scott's picture!
Arrived on Tuesday and spent two great days with my college roommate (Alby) who lives in Encinitas. She and I worked on posting the family Christmas picture on the profile.
I'm now at our hotel and today is the official "Day 1" of the tour. We get our bikes delivered from the bike shop (Bernie's) this morning, rider meeting at 1 p.m. and send off dinner at 6:30 tonight. The famous "back wheel dipping" in the Pacific will take place tomorrow morning.
Hoping for sunny weather and gentle winds from the west. Love to all.......