Kansas Settlement

We upped the ante today and rode our bicycles to Kansas Settlement, sort of in the middle (width-wise) of our valley. Riding in the valley is pleasant with straight, empty roads, and gentle uphills. There is not much to Kansas Settlement other than a few houses and a cotton gin, but it does looks a bit like, well, Kansas. There is a lot of agriculture in this part of the valley, where here they primarily grow cotton and pinto beans. But this is not Kansas but the Arizona desert, so you might wonder who conceived of growing thirsty cotton here?

We had a great ride, ate an energy bar at the Bonita Bean Company which we made our turn around point, and kept the cruising speed of shorter rides. Our legs are feeling the way they did just some weeks ago when we did 20 miles for the first time. We are on a roll, and Dan now has the confidence that he will finish the 45 mile Cochise County Classic in fine style. Great morning!