Day 9: Tempe (Rest day)
Breakfasted at Matt's Big Breakfast. Had Egg and Bacon Sandwich, and very good it was too. Then it was off to watch the game at the Rose and Crown. United lost,
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Day 8: Days Inn, Tempe
Today was supposed to be a 70 mile decent into Tempe, but again it was effectively a false flat. Talking of flats I got my first puncture today whilst riding on the Canal
Day 7: Horsepitality Campground, Wickenberg
57 Mile Cycle. It was supposed to be mostly uphill but just like the previous days (with exception of the first two kilometres) the gradients have been so shallow that it is more
Day 6: La Paz County Centenial Park
Easy day of cycling today. Passed through Hope today. Stopped in Salome at Don's Cactus Bar where the milkshakes were supposed to be good. Had chocolate variety and was some what
Day 5: Quartzite
Easy ride from Palo Verde to B10 campsite, Quartzite. Stopped at Courtsey Coffee Shop and had great bacon and cheese omelette and coffee (recommended). Also crossed into Arizona (The Grand Canyon State, or
Day 4: On the Road Again Heading Towards Palo Verde
Well this morning Sue returned me to the bike shop at 11am. The wheel was delivered at 2.30pm. Unfortunately a 24 inch wheel was sent rather than the required 20 inch. However,
Day 3: Brawley
No cycling today (Wednesday 19th March). However, got to witness a day in the life of a tour leader, as I helped to de-camp; rode shotgun in the van; and set up camp
Laphroig 18
In view of the fact that I experienced a major mechanical failure with the bike I thought it only right and proper to commiserate by consuming a mighty fine malt whisky. Cheers!
Day 2: Disaster!
Today's cycle was prematurely ended following a rear wheel failure. This occured some 12 miles before the end of the ride. Fortunately, Sue, one of our leaders, rescued me, and transported
Day 1: The Grand Depart
And we're off. Indeed to miss quote Chairman Mao, even the longest cycle ride requires a first revolution. Departed from Dog Beach San Diego. So we rode about 45 miles: Approximately,
Day Zero
The eve of the "Grand Depart", and all turned up for the tour briefing from Sue and Barb. Also fed and watered, and I think I can remember all of the
Hi From San Diego
That's me arrived safely in San Diego. Thanks to Judy for saving the day with regards to money. Stupidly I forgot the pin of my dollar account! Anyway, although it is
The First Tuesday ...
... of each month is the day that the Bon Accord Malt Whisky Society meets for some food, some good banter and a selection of mighty fine malt whiskys. However, this month's
The First Post
Well, that is the "Where is Dave?" Blog up and running. It has been set up as I'm about to embark on a 10,000 mile cycle ride around
Day and map test
Where is Dave? [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=https:%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fs%2Fxkq41x1ds3g4nh3%2FMyFirstTrip.kml&aq=&sll=
My Cycling Adventures
The adventures are: * Spain Winter 2025 * Day 1 * Spain Winter 2024 * Day 1 * Spain Winter 2023 * Day 0 * USA 2015 * Day 0 * The Planned route * Where I actually went! * USA 2014 * Day -1