Today's mileage: 58
Total mileage: 128
The day started out promising. Our route didn't include any major hills.
After passing up a water/supplies stop in Hemet, we began riding on a really really long stretch of nothingness.
Dave had a flat tire, which he fixed only to find that his new tube ALSO had a hole in it. So after about 45 minutes we continued on our way.
Once again, I was at the point of collapse. This time, I was not the only one who was horribly dehydrated and demoralized. Luckily, Wesley came through with an extra couple of water bottles to get us through.
When we thought we had finally gotten to a town, we realized we were wrong. We stopped at the first house we saw to borrow a hose for water and beg for mercy. We were pleasantly surprised when the lady of the house offered us ice and refreshments, as well as a spot to rest in the grass under a shady tree. We seriously considered pitching our tents and never leaving.
But it was on to San Bernardino, and after some pretty country, we finally arrived. We decided to wait behind a bush while I sorted out the details of our hotel. A hotel, it turned out, that didn't exist. We found a cheap place nearby and were thrilled to jump in the pool and cool off.
Total mileage: 128
The day started out promising. Our route didn't include any major hills.
After passing up a water/supplies stop in Hemet, we began riding on a really really long stretch of nothingness.
Dave had a flat tire, which he fixed only to find that his new tube ALSO had a hole in it. So after about 45 minutes we continued on our way.
Once again, I was at the point of collapse. This time, I was not the only one who was horribly dehydrated and demoralized. Luckily, Wesley came through with an extra couple of water bottles to get us through.
When we thought we had finally gotten to a town, we realized we were wrong. We stopped at the first house we saw to borrow a hose for water and beg for mercy. We were pleasantly surprised when the lady of the house offered us ice and refreshments, as well as a spot to rest in the grass under a shady tree. We seriously considered pitching our tents and never leaving.
But it was on to San Bernardino, and after some pretty country, we finally arrived. We decided to wait behind a bush while I sorted out the details of our hotel. A hotel, it turned out, that didn't exist. We found a cheap place nearby and were thrilled to jump in the pool and cool off.
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