Miles: 85 Miles
Ride Time: 5 hours 56 minutes
Avg. Speed: 14.3 Mph
Total Climbing: 3845 feet
Work: 2537 kJ
It was a cool 42 degrees this morning when we getting ready to head out. I put on the arm and leg warmers but by the time we ready to head out it had already warmed to 48 degrees. It warmed up fast as the sun rose in the sky. Our route out of the Grand Canyon toward the east rim had lots of pull outs for us to take a look at the Canyon. As I said in the last posting the Canyon is simply amazing and every pull out offered us another perspective on it. As our destination today was Tuba City nobody was in a hurry to leave the canyon.
Once we had visited the last pull out to see the observation tower we started a long descent into the Little Colorado River valley.
Again we stopped at the scenic views to soak in the views and the changing terrain. Just before reaching Cameron I flatted. I pulled a little piece of metal wire out of my tire. Dave had the same thing happen a few days ago. We speculate that these little wires are from torn up steel belted radial tires.
After lunch I got another flat and then again within five miles. By this time I had fallen way behind the group. Fixed up for the third time I made the last 20 miles to Tuba City as fast as I could.
Just before our hotel was a Sonic and I pulled in to enjoy a much deserved chocolate shake. Once finished with the shake I still had .2 miles to the hotel and wouldn’t you know it I got another flat. After inspecting the tire very close I found a very small wire this must have been the cause of the other 2 flats. It was so small that I was lucky to find it. Otherwise I would be having more tomorrow.
We had dinner at a pizza place since there are not many choices in Tuba City. Tomorrow we will ride into Monument Valley. From the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley, life is good.
Today’s photos at Flickr.
All Photo sets at Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhanke/collections/72157607429548840/
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