Well, Monty and Dave were really pedaling today. We left Glendale about 9:15 in my truck and arrived at Eloy maybe 11/4 hours later. We hit a pouring rain shortly before arriving at Eloy, so there were some anxious moments. But the rain let up to practically nothing by the time the bikes were set up and ready to go. A little ways down the I-10 it was raining enough so that when we all reached our first check point Monty and Dave needed their rain jackets. By the next check point they were off again. The real problem today was the wind. Progress was slow and difficult. Not for me of course, since the truck didn't much care.
We had intended to reach the eastern edge of the Tucson area, but progress as so slow that the bike crew was worn out in the north edge of town. So if we are to make Wilcox tomorrow they will have to get after it!
The good news is that we are being put up by a very nice couple for the night. Pastor Bret and Claudia Burnett have treated us like royalty, and we are very appreciative. Bret is pastor of a local church. He and Claudia were married in Brazil where she is from and he was there with his missionary parents. They have two beautiful daughters who are in their teens.
So, tomorrow will no doubt start early, and we will hopefully make up for todays slow start. I had scouted way ahead with the truck to be sure the bike route was going to be good and that we could stay off of the Interstate until we get out of town. Other than weather, all went well and we are all doing great.
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