TenLinks Bike Across America
Daily Log

Day 5 - Red Rock and Dust Devils

Great cycling day today. Even after yesterday's 11,000 feet of climbing, the legs responded to today's first climbs without too much protest. However, I'm finding that I have more difficulty with the long and gradual climbs. Some go on for miles without much of an incline. Sometimes you don't even realize your on a hill but your speed drops to 10-12 mph. It feels as if your parking brake is on. I cant' find the right gear or make up my mind whether to sit or stand.

A short list of physical problems so far:

1. Sunburn on both arms and one leg. Not too bad but will definitely develop into a very peculiar tan pattern.
2. Blisters starting to form on hands and left foot. I may have forestalled them with application of moleskin.

All in all, not bad for 5 days of riding.

Equipment problems have also been minimal. I've had to make a few minor adjustments in brakes and derailleurs. I had my first flat today. Not bad for almost 600 miles.

Red Rock looms over the the town of Sedona, Arizona

The road from Sedona to Flagstaff yields a bounty of views for the cyclist. A river runs to the right.

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