March 4, 2021
Day 5 Gila Bend, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
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We were all quite excited to ride only 75 miles today. Left Gila Bend at 8:05 after having breakfast in our rooms. Our Best Western Space Age Lodge had a restaurant that provided us with a take-out breakfast.
Our first 18 miles were on a decent road that gradually but steadily went uphill through the Sonoran Desert. Winds were light SW or NW. So far, we have always seen mountain ridges on the horizon. It's quite beautiful.
We are also starting to see different cacti.
The Sonoran Desert was the highlight of the day. Unfortunately it was also the site of a huge landfill. Dump trucks sped past us...some closer than others.
Just outside of Maricopa, Rocio had a flat on a lovely smooth road. This is only the second flat of the trip (both Rocio's!)
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On our final 15 mile stretch into Casa Grande we passed several HUGE feed lots. Winds switched to the NE so it was a push to get to our hotel.
Delicious dinner at C.G.Q. House (BBQ), oh and we also did laundry at the hotel...simple pleasures!
Today's ride: 75 miles (121 km)
Total: 2,484 miles (3,998 km)
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