07-03-2015, 09:54 AM
I forgot about the heat (probably because I live in the desert). Last July I stupidly decided to ride my bike from Phoenix to San Diego for a friends wedding. I planned to go early to avoid the 115 degree afternoon temperatures across the desert, but circumstances intervened and I ended up leaving at 11AM. I stopped often to completely soak all of my clothes in water, but that would only last about 30 miles. When I got to the sand dunes, the wind was blowing and I got painfully sandblasted. After 350 miles of that I was thoroughly cooked, dehydrated and sanded smooth.
Two days later i had to make the return trip. Circumstances again caused me to depart at noon and repeat that miserable ride all over again.
I learned my lesson. As much as I love to ride, I'll never be making that trip again.
Two days later i had to make the return trip. Circumstances again caused me to depart at noon and repeat that miserable ride all over again.
I learned my lesson. As much as I love to ride, I'll never be making that trip again.