[RC] The desert vs the humidity of the SE - Laura Hayes
Angie- glad to hear you are getting to
ride-
I have found the desert much easier to ride in than
the humidity of the SE. Just start with a sweatshirt you can toss at lunch
or tie on. The biggest difference I have found, is that the dryness really
causes me to drink alot. I never carry water in the NE or SE, unless it is
a 100 miler, but in the West, you will need water. I don't like camel
backs or fanny packs, so I use a saddle pack with bottle holders - make sure if
you start with a camel back, you are ok with it- it is tough to carry.
Three 16 ounce bottles every 25 miles were about right, but I am bigger than
you!!!!
Have fun. I will be riding with Bruce at
Grand Canyon next week FUN!!
