CA desert

6-7-08 Blythe CA - 247 miles so far - Started our trip at 5:10pm on 6-5-08 from Oceanside CA after visiting the RAAM headquarters. Set out on the 13 mile RAAM that followed the parade route then ended in Escendido CA 30 mile. Spent the night with my brother Jim's friends. ** Friday 6-6 to Westmoreland CA 113 miles, up 4000' to Julian then back down to 300' in 95 Degs. Beautiful desert, great vistas, 6 MPH uphill, 45 MPH down hills. *Saturday 6-7-08 to Blythe CA 100 miles very flat 'cept for the sand dunes, most of the ride was around 100 Degs. We needed more than the 2 gallons of water available. My brother Jim was our crew, and a life saver ( yea really ) by following and supplying water as needed. We learn something new everyday. The desert is not to be taken lightly, and is not forgiving. But we made it this far. More later, Steve & Joe

6-4-08 In Phoenix. Assembled bikes and went for a 50 mile ride in the desert heat (100°). Tomorrow we're off to Oceanside CA, to start our trip East.

1 day to go

6-4-08 In Phoenix after a 50 mile shake down ride. Leaving for Oceanside CA tomorrow morning. Will leave from there to head East, see you as we pass by

New Start @ RAAM

6-2-08 Flying out tomorrow, Tuesday, The start of our ride will be changing to the start of the RAAM ride That's Race Across America. It's a bike race starting in Oceanside CA, only 25 miles north of San Diego, our original starting spot. I met with the team from Lancaster PA on last Saturday. We start our trip on Friday the 6th they will start on Wednesday the 11th. Hope to see a flash of them as they fly past.
More later, Steve