Breakfast in the hotel. Ate every thing I could. Raining outside and cold. If my wheel breaks down today I’ll could be stood on the hard shoulder for some time.
Cock my leg over the saddle and set off. I’ve gotten rid of anything I can to keep the weight to a minimum. Not carrying food or water, well one bottle of water.
70 miles mainly down hill with a bit of a climb towards the end. Set of gingerly avoiding any changes in the tarmac, avoiding all pot holes and debris. Shaky first hour or so.
Get a few toos from passing drivers, appreciating my efforts in the rain. Starting to relax now and pushing a good average speed (17mph).
Never stopped for five hours, smashed the ride. Arrive at my hotel at 12:30 dripping wet. I’m not allowed to my rom till 15:00. No worries, set up my laptop and picnic in the lobby. Help myself to coffee and pinch the sweets of the reception. The soon give me my key.
Turns out there are half a dozen or so cycle shops in town and Kristian as been ringing around for me.
After warming up and eating I decide to take my bike to “FAT TIRE BIKES” spoken to them on the phone and they're very helpful. Its another 12 miles to them but it’s dried up a touch now. Excellent route mostly on cycle paths and following the “Rio Grande river” for a couple of miles.
Staff are super friendly and eager to help, especially Sharon and Clint. they have a36 hole rim, so we agree to rebuild using my hub with new spokes and rim.
Ready the following morning. Excellent.
My first Uber cab back to the hotel.