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I take a break near the Mojave Road junction for an energy bar, water, and to apply more sunscreen

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7960-power-line-road.jpg I pause when I cross the junction of Rainbow Wells Road to enjoy the view across to the Providence MountainsThumbnailsI turn here and begin the short climb up to the summit of the old Mojave Road, after which the big downhill of the day beginsI pause when I cross the junction of Rainbow Wells Road to enjoy the view across to the Providence MountainsThumbnailsI turn here and begin the short climb up to the summit of the old Mojave Road, after which the big downhill of the day beginsI pause when I cross the junction of Rainbow Wells Road to enjoy the view across to the Providence MountainsThumbnailsI turn here and begin the short climb up to the summit of the old Mojave Road, after which the big downhill of the day beginsI pause when I cross the junction of Rainbow Wells Road to enjoy the view across to the Providence MountainsThumbnailsI turn here and begin the short climb up to the summit of the old Mojave Road, after which the big downhill of the day beginsI pause when I cross the junction of Rainbow Wells Road to enjoy the view across to the Providence MountainsThumbnailsI turn here and begin the short climb up to the summit of the old Mojave Road, after which the big downhill of the day begins

I'm sweating a lot now. There's more heat in this area than I've experienced during the past few days. I enjoy looking down the powerline road that I've just ridden, and the minimalist curve of Cima Dome on the horizon.