The Greenbelt was a virtual ghost town - which was great! I had a pretty easy ride up to North Scottsdale except for some occasional headwinds. I thought this would be a good sign for Northeasterly tailwinds on the way home... Boy was I wrong.
Despite headwinds, I actually made pretty good time over Saddleback Mountain into Fountain Hills and made it to Fountain Park just in time to catch the last couple minutes. I had seen the fountain from clear across town. If you didn't know any better, I can imagine you could mistake this for a broken water main!
I took a short break at the park and refilled water bottles, but was anxious to get back on the road. I was hoping to cruise back home on the Beeline at a comfortable 30mph, but there were STRONG headwinds the whole way back. I think I was lucky to top 26mph for a brief stretch, but it was a struggle the rest of the way at 15-22mph. Not the fun ride back I was hoping for, but a good workout nonetheless.
I was glad to see Tempe when I got back!
Another 3,200+ calories burned and 60 miles done. I might try to get a ride in tomorrow and a couple during the week. A week from today Tyler, Scotty, and I will be in California for the Paul Hulse Memorial Century ride with the Positive Pedalers!
Looking great! Neat fountain.
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