Mad Max: Biking on I-10

Fortunately there was a road for us to bike on through the desert.
Unfortunately there was only one.
Fortunately it was a direct route to the east.
Unfortunately there was a constant stream of trucks and RVs going 75+ MPH 4 feet to our left.
Fortunately there was a rumble strip separating us from the stream of traffic.
Unfortunately there was a steady 30 MPH wind blowing sideways.
Fortunately it was blowing from the north, thus blowing us away from traffic.
Unfortunately as trucks and large RVs passed by the wind would suddenly drop off, pulling us into traffic.
Fortunately it was a nice sunny day.
Unfortunately it was way too sunny and the gusting winds were causing sandstorms.
Fortunately we could find respite from the sun and wind in ditches under the interstate.
Unfortunately the ditches were only accessible by climbing around/over barbed wire fences.
Fortunately we had lots of water so we didn't die.
Unfortunately there were no facilities whatsoever during the 60 miles we had to ride on this hell road.
Fortunately we didn't need any stinking facilities, because we had sturdy bikes and strong legs.
Unfortunately I had a flat and had to patch it in the middle of the desert.
Fortunately we had a tube thanks to the family in Joshua Tree!
Unfortunately after getting off finally in Blythe, CA we found out that we had to do another 30 miles or so on I-10 in Arizona.
Fortunately the wind had died down, the shoulder was wider and we had great views!!

WJT