Day 6 – Across the Valley 🚴‍♂️79.6 miles ↗️ 644' After a few days without reliable internet, today is a double update! Today was a great day for covering miles. After spending a few days riding through hills and mountains, rolling across the flatlands of the valley was a nice change of pace. I spent the whole day cruising past orchards, farmland, and sections of California’s massive aqueduct system. I have been so lucky with the weather—blue skies, light winds, and just about perfect riding conditions all day. The miles felt easy, and it was one of those days where you could just settle into a rhythm and enjoy being out there. When I first started across the valley, I couldn't even see the Sierra Nevada mountains. It was just open fields stretching in every direction. But as the day went on and I got closer to Delano, the mountains slowly came into view. It was exciting to watch them grow on the horizon all afternoon, knowing I would be climbing back into them soon. I had planned to camp at a state park just outside of Delano, but I misread the map and found out when I got there that camping wasn't allowed. I pushed on, hoping to find a quiet place to pitch my tent, but all the fields were lined with bee boxes and swarms of bees—must be pollination season. With sunset closing in, I reluctantly pedaled back to Delano and grabbed a motel room for the night. Ready for tomorrow and a return to the mountains. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has donated so far. The support has been amazing. It really means a lot to know so many people are behind this cause, and it keeps me motivated to keep pushing forward every day. If you would like to help spread the word, please share the fundraiser with your friends and family. Every share helps raise awareness and makes a difference. https://gofund.me/730f7a59