Top of the World, Az

Tim (Trailer towing Ironman) Kuhn in Superior Az

Day 10 Apache Junction Az to Globe Az 57.6 mi 9 hrs 97 deg 20 mph headwind

Nobody said this was going to be easy. Met Tim and Fay at 5:30 in the dark to start. Route 60 as we found out, is a very busy route to NM, traffic at all hours. 20 mph winds lasted all day long, making even downhills hard. I had to look more than once thinking I may have a flat tire because of the slow speed. By the time we got to Superior Az after about 30 miles everyone was whipped. We decided to stay the night, but after some breakfast I felt better and decided to go to Globe our original destination. Fay was exploring and I did not get to say goodby. The 9 mile ascent east of Superior was steep, narrow at times, and in your face winds.

Fitch Field winter home of the Cubs

Rowing on the new lake/river

Day 9 North side of Phoenix to Apache Junction 53.1 mi 7 hr 99 deg

Biked in the dark again for about an hour. Went from Phoenix thru Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and finally Apache Junction. Rode past Camelback Golf Club and McCormack Ranch Golf Course which Kay and I have played in the past, it sure has changed a lot around here in 20 plus years since we were here. ASU stadium is still here, but it looks like they have damned up the normally dry riverbed into an attractive lake. I was surprised to come upon Fitch Park winter home for the Cubs. Being a Sox fan I thought the Cubs were still at Ho Ho Cam. All city and suburban riding today which goes slow with all the stops. Thanks to Roger and Aline for all your hospitality on my day off from riding.
I can see the Superstition Mountains which is hiding the famed Lost Dutchman's gold mine. Tim, Fay, and I will be riding out that way tomorrow.

ASU stadium