We “earned our stripes” today. A tough riding day: 52.3 miles taking over 7 hours. Why? 4,934 ft of climbing with headwinds of 25 mph! The second day is traditionally a difficult day, but Barb, the owner, stated the winds made the ride “twice as hard”.
Highlights today included rocky vistas, the Rattlesnake sculpture in Jacumba, windmills, and the first views of the wall separating Mexico and the US.
Windmill country
Rattlesnake sculpture in Jacumba Community Park
The border wall near Jacumba
Another photo of the Border Wall
Made it to the Tecate Divide
After dinner team meeting to discuss today’s ride and what to expect tomorrow. That’s Barb Hoyt, owner of Timberline Adventures.