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Mojave National Preserve Bikepacking and Hiking, Spring 2009 Baker, California to Cornfield Spring, Mojave National Preserve (Day 1) At the 10-mile point on Kelbaker Road, "the big curve," it's time for another break.
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Baker, California to Cornfield Spring, Mojave National Preserve (Day 1)

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I pace back and forth with my arms extended for maximum air flow, like a cat stretched out on the floor on a hot day

I pace back and forth with my arms extended for maximum air flow, like a cat stretched out on the floor on a hot day

Date: May 23, 2009, 15h50

At the 10-mile point on Kelbaker Road, "the big curve," it's time for another break.

It's important to pace myself in this hot weather so I don't get too tired too quickly.

Gee, I've only been on the road for 1.5 hours and I'm already feeling a bit beat down. I've ridden this road several times on past Mojave National Preserve trips and think of this climb as rather easy, but the weather hasn't been quite as warm.

Even without the extra heat, it's always tougher during the first few days of a bikepacking trip as I get used to riding the 10-ton bike.

Date: May 23, 2009, 12h43
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At the 10-mile point on Kelbaker Road, "the big curve," it's time for another break.
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