Day 5 [Brawley, CA]

Very short day today.  So little riding that it almost felt pointless, but it was necessary.  Tomorrow will be much easier as a 65 mile day instead of an 85 mile day thanks to the 20 miles I put in today.  The flat roads (while temporary) are super fun.  It's nice to just cruise along at 15 mph without putting in much energy.  Roads like these let you really take in the scenery.  There's a high wind alert going on in the California and Arizona desert today starting in the afternoon, so I got the miles in early.  We're talking 40-60 mph winds here, so that's no joke.  Tomorrow the wind will subside and I should see pretty ideal riding conditions.  I was checked into a motel here in town by 10:30 in the morning, so I should have plenty of time to rest up for my biggest day yet!