Unfortunately on my ride earlier today, I developed a persisting numbness in my left hand and radiating pain up my arm. I’m not a medical professional, but I am married to one. I knew to stop the ride and Jean agrees.
Here is today’s screenshot after stopping in Williams, AZ:
So here is the tally for 10 days of riding (with 1 day off): 536.3 miles, 25,154 feet of elevation, and the conquering of the Mojave.
Now back home to fix the body.
In the area of Seligman, AZ, I came across sets of retro looking but new Burma-Shave signs. After doing a bit of googling, I found out the town installed the signs to connect with the time of the original Route 66. Here is the one of the final signs:
If you don’t recognize the name, go to Wikipedia.
I didn’t have a sticker to add to this sign:
I saw the remains of an old timey culvert along with power poles that must predate Route 66:
I met a fellow traveler this morning. Nick (in the foreground) is riding westbound, heading for Los Angeles:
Started with my coolest morning yet; I ultimately needed 3 top layers due to the wind; by late morning, I was back down to my single riding top. I finished in Ash Fork, AZ, earlier this afternoon.
Flagstaff is tomorrow’s destination.
One of the many roadside shops that you see along the ride:
A sign I don’t normally see:
Left Kingman and ended the day 10 miles east of of Peach Springs
Starting in Needles, I had lunch in Oatman (Part 1):
and finished in Kingman (Part 2):
This morning in Needles, here is a mural of a part of Route 66, with towns I have mentioned, and others I have not:
After yesterday’s ride, I took the day off and holed up in a Needles hotel room to avoid the heat.
Last night I hand washed my riding clothes, but the socks seem to stink worse. Today I rehydrated, ate a lot (this is not a weight reduction plan), and watched some Adam-12 episodes.
In the morning I leave California on the way to Kingman, AZ.
After an early start today from Ludlow, I ended the day in Needles, CA, for a total of 106.9 miles.
Here is this morning’s sunrise:
At 6:30 AM, I came upon the famous Roy’s in Amboy, CA:
I had to walk the bike around 11 separate bridges that were either destroyed or damaged due to recent floods; here is one that was completely wiped out:
Part 1 was from Ludlow to Fenner:
After some liquids, food, and a bit of a rest, I rode onto Needles:
I’ll be taking the day off tomorrow.
A relatively easy ride today, with a modest elevation change, finishing in the small town of Ludlow, CA.
Getting my mind right for a big push tomorrow.
I wanted to finish the day beyond Barstow, but had to take a round about detour around a fire, screwing up my mojo, so I stopped for the night in Barstow.
Started from the airport hotel and rode approx 10 miles to the traditional start point of the Santa Monica pier.
The day started cold and then heated up. Feeling good and looking forward to tomorrow.
Arrived in LA this morning and rode my bike from Union Station to a hotel near the airport while Jean took a cab with all my gear.
Here is a summary of today’s warm up ride:
Unfortunately on my ride earlier today, I developed a persisting numbness in my left hand and radiating pain up my arm. I’m not a medical p...
