On the way to Casa Grande

An 80 mile ride today...what can I say? Long and tiring. we're here at this campsite in the desert. I am glad I don't live in the desert. We stopped for lunch at this little taqueira and I had Carne Asada Tacos! Yum and then Judy had a flat about 1/4th away the spot and our mechanic was there so we walked her bike back. I realized if I wanted to finish this ride I would have to slow down some - so I'm riding with Judy and Mike now. Course the others have also slowed down but they still leave me in the dust after a few miles.


Rand has MS and it has not stopped his bike riding yet. He is grateful to be able participate in this. His friend Dan is a runner but agreed to ride with him. I think he is really regretting it as he is really having some painful problems. I feel so bad for him. He didn't ride today as he needed some time to heal.

Dawn has diabetes and has vision trouble. She is out here every day and finishing the ride. I am really imnpressed with her determination. She rides a recumbant tryke. She does like her wine when she comes in though. The other nite there wasn't any available at the moment and she made sure they knew there was none. She's a neat lady!
Tomorrow is another 80 day ride and then we get the day off. Looking forward to that!!