Prescott – Ash Fork - 85km
After five days we finally emerged to blue skies, and hurriedly loaded
the bikes and set off in the arctic conditions. Apart from the weather,
the ride was magnificent, past granite boulders and scenic lakes.
However, riding wasn’t easy as it was uphill into a chilly wind.
Upon reaching Ash Fork, I weakened at the thought of a warm room
and a shower. Opting for a motel along historic Route 66 didn't take
an awful lot of convincing. I've heard and read much about this
historic route and was delighted to be in tiny Ash Fork. The
settlement had all the paraphernalia, such as vintage cars, old-style
neon-ad signs and labelled gimmicks, to the likes of cigarette lighters,
etc.