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Last night slept at the first right after the overlook in the nice opening. I parked the van so it would create shade. I set my chair up in that shade and read some more of Catch 22. Before leaving VOC I filled up my solar shower and hung it on the hood of the van and went for a ride. Upon return the water was too hot to touch. Looking forward to a rinsing off the sweat. The day before I washed with soap and washed my hair, the first time since sometime in Jan. Both the wash and rinse showers flushed grime off my body way better than a wet washcloth. I smelled the same afterwards.
So yesterday’s ride was down at VOC. I park in the parking lot where SNAP used to be, there are no nasty signs prohibiting parking. Outside spigot also. Village does not chlorinate their water that I enjoy. I fill my drinking water jug and sink water tank from the spigot.
Pedal about .7 miles to Slim Shady trail start at Red Agave. Have to pedal this way to gain access to trails behind the closed trailheads. Again pushing my bike up the step ups too steep for me. Made Chicken Point.
My route was the same as my 4/19 ride. Today fewer people. 2 hr pedal. I learned of a way to access Big Park trail beyond the closed trail head.
Forecast is calling for 90 degree days this week. Sedona is at 4,500′, Flag is at 7,000′ which will be cooler. I picked a place to go to. I learned that up there the place is filled with campers. And there was just motorized trails to ride. Moving away from that location. I queried Jimmy over in Prescott which is 1,000′ higher than here and slightly lower temp. I might go to Prescott for several days.
Today I was moving just after 8 AM for Cultural park in West Sedona. I was riding just b4 10. Sunny skies, little shade, and the temperature rising. I worked to lessen my exertion. My ride was 2hrs 3 mins of pedaling, of that time 33 mins was spent below aerobic effort. I paid strict attention to drinking water, even with drinking my skin remained sweat free, at best might have been called “glowing” Didn’t pee either. This hole was dung about 18″ from edge of trail.
A mix of system and nonsystem trails. The heat was affecting me. This western gateway trail system offers various options for ride length. I bailed again on riding full Last Frontier to avoid exposed southern exposure of newer piece and the climb up Outer Limits. Axis is more direct and shorter. The temp gauge in the van read 92 degrees when I finished. At present it is 71 degrees at 8:30 PM. Side door and driver’s window open and down.
Parked here at Uhaul back among the big trucks. A work truck pulled in behind me. 2 guys got out with a tire. They replaced a tire on the truck next to me. My sliding door has been not sliding easily as the channel that the lower roller rides in collects dirt and small rocks. I scraped what I could out but what was really needed was a strong blast of compressed air to blow the channel clean. I asked them for a favor of them blowing the channel clear. Great guy. He blew it clean and now the door slides nicely. All the while I was thinking of where I could go to have air. The solution parked next to me. Score.