So the first of the kind of bumpy and challenging sections this morning winding up through the woods pretty tore up. there are some deep ruts left by trucks and it's quite a ride. it's also the first real dusty conditions we've hit and that's proving to be quite a challenge at the tail end of the ride. we're going to have to space out a good deal and I'm writing a lot slower than I normally would. but better safe than sorry.

The start of a very nice morning and eagle. we serviced all the bikes last night, topped off the coolant, adjusted change, all the tire pressures were reset, bled a couple of the brakes, other minor adjustments to make sure everything is perfect for the day. we have about an hour before we leave. the guys are getting the breakfast. so far so good.