Welcome to the Mojave! Tough day today, a lot of the team struggled, but almost everyone who started, finished the 75 miles. We haven't quite had a day like today; the first 40 miles were uphill at various grades. As we left lodging (with an awesome police escort I might add), we headed straight for a mountain range. Soon enough we were surrounded and headed right into them. My buddy Adam from Seattle described it as "walking to the gallows." The climb was tough toward the end, all in all we went from about sea level to a mile high. But reaching the top of that desert mountain pass felt great. The next 20 miles were all downhill, cruising at about 35mph. It reached 108 degrees today so that entire downhill stretch was reminiscent of when you open a 400 degree oven and the heat rushes over your face. The rest of the ride went smoothly. Later, we had a friendship visit with a local organization in a gymnasium. It was a blast! First of all, they served us fried chicken, which I have been craving ever since arriving in San Fran two weeks ago. After dinner and a few
conversations, the gym turned into a dance party; we were all drenched in sweat when it ended from having so much fun. The night ended with a much needed trek to Baskin Robbins, and here I am on the gym floor of the High Desert Church. I'm wooped but ready for some more desert adventures!
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