The United States of Broken Hearts

Wasn’t able to post last night, so here’s the recap. Made the 75 mile trek from Victorville to Joshua tree fairly easy. After talking to a bike shop guy in town, I decided to attempt the 100 mile haul through the remainder of the mojave desert and just camp when I felt like it. There is no service for those 100 miles, so I loaded up with water and food. I ended up making it 70 or so miles on rationed water before the body said no more. I pulled over and rested until sunrise this morning. In total I made it 164 miles in a few under 10 hours. Truth be told, it was exhausting. The desert is unforgiving, the sun is relentless and being in the middle of nowhere for such a long period of time is surreal. Another flat didn’t help either. It wasn’t the best night of sleep, but great star gazing. I awoke early and am now almost to lake havasu city. Going to go for a swim when I get there, because I smell like rotting flesh from yesterday’s desert onslaught.