On 3/19/10 Doug wrote:
As the pictures show, the three of us made it to the south rim of the grand canyon. It was quite a ride, to say the least. Made it just in time for sunset, and the low-angle lighting really highlighted the strata in the walls. Really looking forward to the ride back to Phoenix tomorrow--over 5000 feet of descending, and we should get some tailwind too!
We've been getting comments from some of you now that Cheryl and Kathy, a/k/a the pulchritudinous pair, sorted out how to get the 'comment' part of the blog working. Zolton wonders how the bikes are working, and so far everything is perfect. Amazingly, no flats despite rolling over plenty of glass. Only one moderate-sized cut in one tire. No wheel or chain troubles either.
Do have to say that food and lodging are both more expensive than I expected, but c'est la vie!
Can hardly believe how big Phoenix is. Our base at Cheryl's friend's house is west of downtown -- the side we came in from, but it was still 12 - 15 miles from where civilization took over from desert. Looks like at least 20 more to make it out the other side.
We have been tracking you. We plan to see Grand Canyon this fall. We are enjoying the commentary and know you are having a great time...and, of course, one h----of a tough work out.
ReplyDeleteDoug, it's a trip of a life time, enjoy it while you have the ability to do so. c'est la vie!!!! It's too bad that there isn't a group of people out there that would be willing to share a meal and room for x-c riders, like Cheryl's friends. Ella
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