DAY 5 REST DAY BLYTHE, CA

North Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area, CA

Nancy and Lucy in Brawley, CA 

Yesterday we rode 88 miles!  This bests my previous longest ride of 72 miles.  It took me 8 hours.  We rode through the Imperial Valley and then the dunes area, along rolling dips and hills with mountains all round, including the Chocolate Mountains.  After we rode through the dunes we entered the Palo Verde Mesa which is a valley fertilized by the Colorado River.  I rode with one other person and we kept ourselves on pace with rest stops and snacks.  
It is a long way between towns so the our support van stopped and prepared us a delicious lunch in the desert.  They take wonderful care of us and make sure we are all safe, hydrated and well fed.

Today we have a rest day in Blythe.  We cleaned our bikes with advice from our guides.  Our next rest is day is 8 days away.  I think I am beginning to get in shape but still have a few sore spots.