On 08/25/2014, Mark Manner wrote Power-Tap_Ghisallo-Tucson day 2--temp mid 50s overcast/partly cloudy. GIven the poor forecast for Kitt Peak, I attempted to do the McCain Loop, a 35 mile loop around the Tucson Desert Museum and Gates Pass. I got seriously lost on Mission Road, ending up out in the middle of nowhere with little kids telling me wrong directions on purpose and laughing. I eventually got back on the loop, adding about 12 miles of pretty unpleasant riding. I can't believe I didn't flat, as I rode over at least 10 miles of broken glass today! Anyway, at about mile 25 I got to some pretty country and had a nice ride. About 2000 feet climbing overall. I rode my Arione saddle today, and it felt better in some ways, but I do see what Pruitt was attempting. It doesn't support me the same way, and it puts a lot more pressure in my crotch area. I am going to try the more padded version of the Specialized Toupe, called the Phenom, a saddle made for cyclocross I think (I brought both it and the Arione with me just in case). I will report tomorrow. [Uploaded 9/1/2009 5:43:50 PM] ***