Thursday, May 12th .... Today I rode thru the Yarnell Pass.  Temperature 108 degrees. Climbed 5715 feet in 59 miles.  I was the last rider in but had stopped or dropped back a number of times to encourage others who were struggling.  Five riders were unable to finish today's ride.


















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