Completed first 200 k brevet- with extended "travelogue"

[Tri Girl]

Congrats, AZfiddle! I hope to do one of those one day. The longest I've ever ridden was the 112 miles in both Ironman (Ironmen?) that I've done. I don't know that I *need* to go further, but I sure want to...
Way to go! Now rest up and get ready for the next. Yup- I suspect there will be more...

[Dogmama]

Especially on the Arivaca route, there were certainly some soul-sucking long monotonous stretches of scruffy desert and not a whole lot else.

Susan

Soul sucking - ha! After being in AZ for over 50 years, I can definitely relate to soul sucking routes! Especially in the summer - ugh.

AZFiddle - you're amazing!

[bmccasland]

Yay AzFiddle!! Congratulations on your ride!

Since I used to live in AZ, I can almost imagine the parts of the route. Do know about mind numbing cresote flats (actually a fascinating ancient plant).

[azfiddle]

Thanks to all, especially Susan, as I know you have tackled many brevets and much more arduous ones.

Here are a few pictures-
The "lunch stop" at 87.5 miles with my very considerate husband Chuck (who could have cut a couple hours off of this ride if he wanted to!). Somewhat refreshed and ready to ride again.

The late afternoon light on the volcanic hills southwest of Chuichu, and the road ahead. Still over 20 miles to go.

DONE! The sun has clearly not set, and our cards have been stamped.

[Tri Girl]

beautiful photos!! I miss that part of the state. Went to the UofA and miss Tucson so much. Hope to retire there some day... thanks for sharing your pics. You look SO happy at the end- priceless smile!!