Safford, AZ to Lordsburg, NM

Today started on a bad note.  I had a cut in my rear tire so I changed it before breakfast.  As I was putting my rear wheel back on, my quick release on the skewer fell apart.  I asked Anna, one of the guides, to help me with it.  We couldn't get it fixed. Anna was kind enough to lend me hers so I could get on the road. I left after 8 which was a half hour after everyone else.
Today was 77 miles with a headwind.  There was some climb for about 30 miles and a little more after that and then it flatten out.  At mile 46 we entered our third state New Mexico! Towards the end of the ride, maybe the last 17 miles,  I really had to listen to my body. I needed to conserve energy so that I could make it in.  It was just one of those days that zapped my energy. I arrived at Lordsburg shortly before 3 which was actually shortly before 4 because we had crossed into Mountain Time Zone.
We enjoyed margaritas again for entering a new state, Emily made a delicious supper and then I was ready for bed. Tomorrow we cross the Continental Divide!

Total Miles: 728
Flats: 2
Ruined Tires: 1

Changing Terrain
Duncan, AZ
Duncan, AZ
Two states down, six to go
 Drinking margaritas in the parking lot
Delicious supper Emily!



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