Day 4

Our trip today is from Riverside to Indio California. 98.4 miles but I had to make it my first century so I added enough to make it 100 miles. Guy thing these century's.




It got a bit warm for me. Heat is not my friend. Training outside was in cold or cool weather. Stopped with some of the guys for a nice air conditioning lunch in Palm Springs with some of the guys.





The ride started to go through some of the desert. Wind mills were prevalent. Hundreds of them. 




The desert is upon us with the mountains in the background. Beautiful country. Get a better perspective of what this great country offers. Everyone in our group are accomplished riders. The crew is great and keeps an eye on us. I need it. 







Well we made it to Indio Springs. A bit overheated but made.  Great dinner and get ready for the next day to Blythe and across the Mojave desert. Heat. 

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