Day 4 [El Centro, CA]

 All the work that I've done the past three days was released today like a wound-up toy car.  This is a picture of the start of what would be a 10 mile long descent down the other side of the mountain.  It felt unbelievable. It pretty much made the last three days worth it just to not have to pedal for 10 free and fast miles.  My only gripe?  I had to pull over a few times because my hands got sore from giving the brakes plenty of lovin'.  In the end it all added up to a 55 mile day.  Here in El Centro I did a couple of things.  First and foremost I ate at the In-N-Out Burger right next to my motel.  They are only in California, and I am nearly out of California.  When in Rome, right?  Secondly, I stopped by the bike shop and swapped out my seat for a more comfortable one.  I am sick and tired of peeling my old seat out of my crack every time I dismount.  The best news is that I am feeling better, and hopefully won't need any drugs to heal me up.  Tomorrow is a short day, about 20 miles into the small town of Brawley.  I have to chop it up this way because the day after that is a 65 mile ride to Palo Verde, CA.  There are absolutely no services in between Brawley and Palo Verde, so I need to pack a ton of water.