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Routes / Re: Sierra Cascades; desert heat in July

« on: May 28, 2012, 11:41:41 pm »

I appreciate the advice, guys. Sorry I've been too busy the last few days to say so. I'm thinking I'll modify my plans to avoid the July desert. Hopefully I'll be able to ride the route southbound and hit the hottest parts in mid or late September, which would still be quite warm, but not as bad.

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Routes / Re: Sierra Cascades; desert heat in July

« on: May 25, 2012, 12:39:42 pm »

How much water per person did you carry during the dry stretches? And about how long were those stretches? I imagine having the route maps in my hand will help, but I'm still waiting on those to get here in the mail. I kind of had my heart set on doing the Sierra Cascades as my first extra-long tour, but I don't want to be dumb about it. I'm sure the Pacific Coast would be a great ride, too.

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Routes / Sierra Cascades; desert heat in July

« on: May 25, 2012, 12:07:14 pm »

Should I be concerned about riding solo through the heat in the Southern California section of the Sierra Cascades route in July? It's my nature to say "bahhh, everything will be fine!", but.... heat stroke. What's the word on the desert sections? How far apart are watering holes?