An early start from El Rito- climbing/pushing bikes much of
the day. No services- we stopped in
Valacitos for water at the library-the only viable structure in town. The host was reluctant to offer water, but
did. Dogs chased us out of town- an
uphill exit. A forest fire required we
take a detour. Another big up. Nick,the
first of the northbound racers caught us at the top of the detour. Our 17th
day, his 5th. Great guy and strong 38 year-old biker We came right next to the
backfire built by firefighters. Smokey, causing Anna to feel nauseous. Camped for the night at Hopewell Lake. A couple from Albuquerque gave us water at
the camp. Tough day.
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