Thursday, April 9, 2015
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Yesterday began with a series of mishaps. I felt strong about about the ride as we left silver city new Mexico. 5 miles out i ruined my front tire. One of my riding companions Mary suggested we make aboot using a dollar bill. I had a ten so folded the bill and slid it into tire and filled the tue with air. It worked, i was able to make it to the next sag. At the sag, we put a new tire on. I set off with my new wheel. I realized the day was heating up so took off my jacket and tied it under my seat. I biked about2 miles and headed down a wonderful decent. At the bottom of this decent there were railroad tracks, i slowed slightly, and proceeded to cross the tracks. The bounce jiggled off my jacket. As the jacket fell into my chain. Well needless to say all hell broke loose.the back end of my bike slid around to the handle bars. I managed to keep the bike upright but destroyed another tire and tube. So... Now i have matching new wheels. The rest of the day was a beautiful ride. A long climb up a mountain canyon and fast ride down eight miles in snow and rain. Hah! We were rewared with a thankgivivg dinner.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
We welcome the cool air after the 4000ft climb yesterday. The heat, coupled with wind and traffic made cycling dicey. One of the gals carries a calorie burner estimate on her wrist and we are happy to report over 6000 calories burned yesterday. Although the ride in the canyon was beautiful there was no safe spot to stop and take pictures, perhaps tomorrow with the 78 miles we will be covering. Silver city is in our sights but still a couple days away.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Friday, March 6, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
What is it about sleeping the night before a big trip? I cannot do it. I leave at 6:20am and each minute feels like an hour. I have been up so long tossing and turning I don't think I dare sleep now nearly 2:00am. My girl friend asked me to go to a Pure Barre workout with her. I hurt all over. The Taxi will be here at 4:45am and I just would like an hour of sleep. Just a little nap.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
My bike is at the bike shop in San Diego and the shop is assembling it. As I pack and repack, I am not sure what I may be forgetting. Trying to get my bags weighing 30lbs is a trick. It is difficult to bring only one book so... I will probably sneak in two. Think light! All my papers are printed out and ready for use.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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