PAC Tour 2021 - Day 5 Spokane to Sandpoint, ID

 Garmin

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It’s getting to feel like Groundhog Day all over again....which is actually a good thing.  One gets into the routine & rhythm of getting up, having breakfast, changing into cycling clothes, packing up, getting the bike & gear bag outside & into the trailer, setting out on the ride, stopping at the rest stops and lunch...refilling our water bottles, eating snacks and lunch, putting on sunscreen and lip balm, getting to the next motel, washing and lubing the bike, sink washing clothes, taking a shower, setting up the next day’s clothes, doing the Garmin/Relive/blog thing, going out to eat, catching up with emails/life, calling home, and then hopefully getting a good night’s sleep.  Rinse & repeat as they say.

So today’s ride was short at about 83 miles but still hot. Thankfully there was some shade and riding b6 rivers & lakes which mak3 it seem cooler but oh so tempting to stop and jump in. Taking it easy (a new all time low of 123 watt average) in preparation for tomorrow’s big day of 146 miles.  Starting out at 6:00 and with temps going to only the low 90’s.  Fortunately it’ll be relatively flat with 2700 feet of climbing and hopefully with no headwinds.  

We were visited today by a Seattle area friend, Bruce Hamilton and his partner, Stacy, who now live in Palm Springs and are close friends of PA (Pennsylvania) John...small world.

That’s it for now.  Going to the Safeway deli for dinner since it’s across the street and I can save my legs for the big effort tomorrow.  Stay tuned!