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Back at the tent, the first thing to do is wipe myself down and get rid of some of the salt and sunscreen residue on my skin

00201-hosedown-800px.jpg A fire-like reflection in the water greets me as I ride down the hill to Paradise LakeThumbnailsAnd it's definitely time to put on a clean pair of socksA fire-like reflection in the water greets me as I ride down the hill to Paradise LakeThumbnailsAnd it's definitely time to put on a clean pair of socksA fire-like reflection in the water greets me as I ride down the hill to Paradise LakeThumbnailsAnd it's definitely time to put on a clean pair of socksA fire-like reflection in the water greets me as I ride down the hill to Paradise LakeThumbnailsAnd it's definitely time to put on a clean pair of socksA fire-like reflection in the water greets me as I ride down the hill to Paradise LakeThumbnailsAnd it's definitely time to put on a clean pair of socks

As an added bonus, I pour lots of water over my head. That feels great.