Day 9 Wickenberg to Tempe

Fast 70 mile down hill ride through Phoenix to Tempe. We took the 30 mile bike path from the northwest of Phoenix, through the city along the Arizona water canal project. We passed a hydroelectric project.

We had a chance meeting at Denny,s with the number one impersonator of Willie Nelson. We got an autographed picture. We are finding people on route very receptive to impromptu conversation any many are excited to discuss the trip and share local yore.

As we are interested in the ways
people think about exercise I thought of asking some fellow riders their approaches.

Joe - our tour leader - said he feels better in many ways when he exercises. He said he loves adventure, touring, exploring, and his exercise incorporates these, plus he has found a way to earn a living from it. He gets rid of nervous energy with exercise and feels twitchy when he doesn't exercise. Overall he feels better about himself when he exercises.
Joe is in his 20's and lives in Montana.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa7sPxrWYas&feature=youtube_gdata_player