49 Miles to Silver City, NM .......

It was 36 degrees when we started our ride at 7:45 AM and around 65 when we finished. Now that we're at higher altitudes, the temps will be cooler.

I purchased a handlebar bag for this trip and I was really glad I had it today. I knew the temperature would rise once the sun rose a bit and that I would warm up climbing, so I had to carry lots of clothes options. We also have our support vehicle and can throw clothes in there that we don't need anymore.

At about mile 24, we crossed the Continental Divide (the natural boundary line separating waters that flow into the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico from those that flow into the Pacific Ocean). So, we did a lot of climbing getting to that point.

After that we had some nice downhills and more climbs. Silver City is quite hilly as well. It's a cute town with 2 bike shops and some nice restaurants and shops. I'll do some exploring tomorrow, as we have a much-needed rest day after 8 straight days of riding. We had lunch in a quaint little restaurant today and it was refreshing to have a salad that wasn't made out of iceberg lettuce.