Today was one of the roughest days on the bike. A total of nine people racked throughout the ride; the 110 miles and 118 degree heat took a toll on everyone. I was feeling absolutely terrible and was llooking for a reason to stop. I felt like passing out; it was hard to focus and my body was exhausted. Salt from my sweat covered my face, arms and stained through my jersey.
I couldn't wait to finish but I didn't quit. Matt Gant helped a ton to keep me peddling. A combination of encouragement and some clutch hydration tablets he uses in his triathalons sustained me until we reached Wickenburg High School.
Lodging was a nice relief; plenty of space and A/C. A nap before dinner recharged my batteries. I think spending the entire day in the sun at Parker really drained a lot of energy. Live and learn. Thanks to the Wickenburg Elks lodge for dinner. Can't wait to collapse.
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