• Cadence (how fast you peddle) is very important when going long distances. Trying to keep my cadence around 80rpm allows me worry about my heart-rate and not the speed of the bike. In other words, no matter what the terrain, I exert almost the same amount of energy when peddling.
• There’s a direct correlation between Joe’s hunger, and his irritability. Glad we figured this out early in the ride so it won’t happen again.
• We had a really hard time finding water. Many times we were tempted to use someone’s hose attached to the side of a barn.

Cycling tip: If hills are daunting and you find yourself winded even after small ones, get a cycling computer that measures your cadence. Spend a few days worrying about peddling at a constant speed, rather than the speed your mind wants to push the bike.

Stats
Miles today: 54.7
Total miles: 117.7
Flats today: Carlos – 1, Joe – 0
Total flats: Carlos – 1, Joe – 0
Crashes: Carlos – 0, Joe – 0