Today was 84 miles of desert with nothing inbetween. There was a small town after 75 miles but there wasn't much there. I woke up very early to avoid the forecasted 100 degree heat (see pic) but got lucky with overhead clouds.
On top of the nothingness were 3 mountain ranges to go through for a little over 4,000' climbed. I'm really tired.
The couple I rode with yesterday ended up not staying in Milford and took the first range to avoid such a long day today (camping on the side of the road). As such I was alone, which I was looking forward to. I had wanted to do this particular day alone because it's the longest without services and people. I reconnected with them in Baker and maybe we'll ride together tomorrow.
A little after 50 miles in, I ran into 25 Johns Hopkins students. They're doing a supported tour for charity (to do it they each have to raise at least $4,500). I'll be seeing them on and off for the next few days... Which I'm not sure how I feel about. Nevada's supposed to be barren and lonely and having 25 other guys around with 2 vans of gear kind of diminishes that.
Got some tough days ahead. Made it to Pacific time!
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