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Nice sunset (belt of Venus) on the way up the Black Canyon Cut-off Road: my final 5 uphill miles of the day will be in the dark

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youtube-PWk1yo97zuc-608e588eb4dbf.jpg A nicely placed picnic table by a juniper tree makes for a semi-shady brunch at Mid Hills CampgroundThumbnailsRiding (and walking the 10-ton bike) up the Black Canyon Cut-off Road as the sun goes downA nicely placed picnic table by a juniper tree makes for a semi-shady brunch at Mid Hills CampgroundThumbnailsRiding (and walking the 10-ton bike) up the Black Canyon Cut-off Road as the sun goes downA nicely placed picnic table by a juniper tree makes for a semi-shady brunch at Mid Hills CampgroundThumbnailsRiding (and walking the 10-ton bike) up the Black Canyon Cut-off Road as the sun goes down

I feel beaten down the last few miles before Mid Hills Campground (as usual!), but riding in the dark means less heat. The campground is almost empty. Like. I don't feel like eating, but make Mountain House Teriyaki Chicken and Rice a bit before midnight. I wash off several days worth of salt and sunscreen from my face and arms under the campground taps, how nice. I fall asleep easily, but am up at 4h30 to urinate, despite wanting to stay in bed!