May 30, 2024
Day 2
Claremont CA to Apple Valley CA
Challenging day in regards to navigation and underestimating the climbs. Even though I’m using paper and Google maps I still managed to end up on the most difficult climbing route. As a result my day lasted 12hrs. My host Anita had a great meal ready to go and I had a short visit since I needed to prepare for tomorrow and get some rest
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John ChimahuskyHow busy was the traffic on I-15 going up to the summit? When I scoped out the area a few years ago when we were trying to decide which route to take across the country I remember the highway was wall to wall trucks in all the lanes all approaching warp speed.
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Jeff DeLukeIt was by far the most challenging Dave cycle I’ve ever had in my life with the time spent on the road plus the climb and factoring in the interstate traffic although it really wasn’t a factor it was there and there was a very wide shoulder
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Kerry HolmesI am looking at the Google maps and it appears to have been a demanding journey. I hope you are consuming an adequate amount of protein.
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Rick CrawfordGreat job in the early ride. You’ll need practice with those elevation changes in the days ahead.
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Jeff DeLukeTo Rick CrawfordFor sure, currently in Barstow had a marine base recovering in the pool it feels great
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Jeff DeLukeTo Ric RasmussenCurrently in Barstow, California spending the night at Marine base recovering in the pool. It feels awesome.
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Jeff DeLukeTo Ric RasmussenCurrently in Barstow, California spending the night at Marine base recovering in the pool. It feels awesome.
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Jeff DeLukeTo Kerry HolmesYou’re right super challenging ride. I’m in Barstow California at a marine logistics space recovering before my big ride tomorrow heading into the desert. The pool feels great.
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Today's ride: 56 miles (90 km)
Total: 67 miles (108 km)
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John AndrewsJeff, it was great to meet you on Thursday morning and ride with you for a bit on Baseline Rd in Claremont. Here's wishing you safe travels on your journey! -John A., Upland, CA
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Dale BrockGood ride yesterday. Scenery looks nice. Be safe out there. Heres to another great day ahead.
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Jeff DeLukeTo Ed ChimahuskyNot sure I’m really not tracking to the level of detail that you guys did. I just know it was really really hard and long. I had an 11 hour day. I’m currently in Barstow California relaxing at a military facility. I think it’s Marine logistic base. I got a great chief billing room plus Soaking in the pool doing some stretches. It feels wonderful. I’m heading to Ludlow tomorrow
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Jeff DeLukeTo Dale BrockThanks I’m at a marine base in Barstow, California, I’m spending the night here and currently doing some stretches and lounging in the pool for recovery tomorrow I’m heading to Ludlow. It’s gonna be a very challenging day as I enter the desert.
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Jeff DeLukeTo Rachel MeleThanks for the encouraging words Rachael tomorrow’s gonna be a tough day
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Jeff DeLukeTo John AndrewsIt was nice riding with you. I’m currently in Barstow California at a marine base. I’ll be spending the night here currently I’m soaking in the pool with my muscles recover as tomorrow will be a challenging day to Ludlow entering the high desert.
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