I don't think I would recommend bicycling 26 miles (out of 70) in 100+ degree heat. Just isn't all that fun. Woke up to some comfortable temperatures, ate a tasty breakfast, and started up Wauconda Pass. Less of a climb than Sherman, and I'm ok with that. We started higher up, it was a lower pass, the grades were more variable and gentle, and temperatures were ok. Got to the top after 18 miles and had an awesome downhill from there. Made it to Tonashet for lunch, and temperatures had made it to 100F. Blerg. We decided to push on to Omak (another 26 miles). On this side of the pass, everything's been super-deserty, though it doesn't seem like thee residents are willing to deal with that. Lots of people had their sprinklers on full bore during the heat of the day in an attempt to keep their lawns nice and green (even if their lawns are surrounded by dust and sagebrush). It's gonna take most of the evening to rehydrate, so I'm gonna start working on that. Salty chips sound great right now, too.
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