Day Seven

I've been on the road for one week now. My body has adjusted well. It is no longer sore after riding. I spent some time at a local bike shop in Red Bluff last night. Frank, who owns Wheels of Speed, pulled out some maps and showed me the fastest way to head north. As well as, an alternative route parallel to 299 that is safer with less traffic and not as many dramatic curves. I also spent some time watching the news. Catching up on the fires and the weather. Most of the fires are west of here and further north, so i will be okay. The weather is hitting record highs for this time of year and will continue to do so for the next couple of days. It was 112 degrees in Red Bluff yesterday! I'm at a pit stop in Cottonwood right now and headed north to Anderson. I have to find a place to keep cool soon. It is nine a.m. and already in the nineties. -Nathaniel