Claire's Ride for a Reason Blog

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Comments from Gene on various happenings since Day 1. "What a great start to the day we had a nice event kick off and got under way around 12:oo pm we rode together for the first 20 miles or so then Donnie tackled around 4700 ft of climbing unbelieveable strength,which the temps were ranging 89 degrees. I then took over I continued to climb out of the San Diego region to the summit where I had to descend down into the desert. Its was amazing flying through the canyons and mountains speeds topping 49.5mph with thw cross winds trying to push me off the mountain. as I descended into the valley temps rose to 106 within 1/2 hr. This is where I encountered flat rough roads and just nasty desert conditions. I ended the day in the darkness near a giant hay and straw farm and for the life of me I cannot describe the smell if I tried and on top of that I got a flat tire. I couldn't eat for two hours after that due to whatever that smell was. But Jason and Donnie started with the cold soaking towels to keep me cool. We are getting into the groove and Jason is on top of things and when we are delirious he is so supportive that we couldn't be doing this without him."

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