Yesterday we rode from Lordsburg NM to Silver City. While the mileage was on the short side, 47 miles, about 40 of those miles involved climbing. Most of it was railroad grade but there were a few stretches where the grade was more strenuous. We crossed the continental divide at the mid point of the ride. The weather was perfect for riding....sunny, 70ish, gentle wind. I loved the ride. We still have not really done any climbing that rivals the climbs from my previous western ride or the climbs I did in the French Alps, but I am enjoying them nonetheless.
When I arrived yesterday afternoon I took my bicycle in to the local bike shop to see if they can remedy the problem I am having with the shifter for my rear cassette. Riding will be a lot more fun when I have all my gears back. Never having had any issues with my bicycle on previous rides it's been a bit disconcerting to have to deal with them this time around. Still managing to do most of the riding however.
Today is our first day off after 8 days of riding. Good to give the body a rest! Tomorrow we will be climbing again to an altitude of 8000+ feet and then spending the night at an "off the grid" lodge in te middle of nowhere. Should be fun and interesting. No WiFi there so may not be able to post as I think 3G is doubtful as well.
Great to hear you are through Arizona. It sounds like things are going over all pretty well. I do hope you can get the problem with your bike resolved. We are heading to NYC for the weekend, so I won't read your adventures for a few days. But, I'll be thinking of you. Be safe and enjoy the ride!
ReplyDeleteSounds like your spirits are high. Great to hear about your trip. Hope the bike got fixed. The big melt is on back here...ugly!
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