Day 1 of this 2-day, unsupported, bikepacking trip. The availability of water without a water drop became an issue, but we were in no hurry and I was able to filter plenty of water for us at the fire station on Golden State Hwy near the top of the return leg. The heat caused Michael some issues on the Old Ridge Route, and discretion was the better part of valor and he hitchhiked from just past Quail Lake to Lebec. Daniel and Mark rode ahead to the Motel 6 in Lebec, and we all met for Mexican food when i made it there. While it wasn't a lot of miles, with the heat it was a reasonably hard day, but enjoyable, at least if you overlook Michael's distress. (He persevered and soldiered on, though!) Day 2 of the 2-day bikepacking route. Unsupported, but with water available at Ozena there was no problem. Much easier day, as expected, and riding down through the gorges on the CA-33 below Pine Mtn Summit was fantastic. Michael rebounded very well from the heat issues from which he suffered yesterday. Daniel and Marc were strong and were consistently well ahead of us, but regrouped periodically.