Today we headed from Apache Junction and rode through Superior, Miami, Globe, Peridot, and then stopped in Bylas. Miami is said to be the copper mining capital of the world. Peridot and Bylas are in the Apache Indian reservation. At the end in Bylas, we stopped at a gas station to wait for David Kneller to pick us up. A group of young indian men drove up to get gas. Dave Ryder, who is always looking for opportunies to witness for the Lord, went over to the men and talked to them about God, the Bible and end-time prophecy, and then prayed with them, all holding hands in a circle by the pump. Earlier we had a chance to pray with a fellow cyclist we met up with, whose name is Shawn. He is also head cross country and ending up in the same place as I am, in St. Augustine, FL. Faith also gave him a Steps to Christ.
Saw a beautiful sunset while bicycling. I'm always amazed at the beauty of God's creation, and we have seen so much of it while riding.
There was no place to stay in Bylas, so Dave and Faith went ahead and got a room 35 miles ahead in Safford, AZ. We'll go back to where we left off in the morning.
The weather was wonderful today, sunny and 70-75. We did a total climbing of 5800 feet and had fun riding down about 12 miles on the other side.
Ryder had rear flat to repair early in the ride. Dave K. was a big holding his bike (see picture)
For lunch we stopped at a Safeway in Globe. Faith made us some great hot dog sandwiches and some cool grapes. Ryder was really pooped out and so took a nap on the bench in front of the store (see picture)
Weatherman says it will be a beautiful day for riding! Glad it is so sunny for you because a lot of areas east are rainy! May the Lord be with your travels today.....
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