Well shifting gears today. I was going to just be bussing
over the snow on the next mountain pass and I needed
to box up my bike for the shuttle. Buses wont take bikes
without being in a box and I started to think. I don’t
bike in snow. I am in North Bend Washington now and
heading into serious mountains for a few more states.
Having issues with walking & pushing my beasty bike
uphills. They seem to be getting more steep and longer
uphills. Having metal (6 screws and a steel plate) in my
right ankle now for 40+ years, I’ve been able to maneuver
pretty well with walking some, but biking works much better.
I had a left hip replacement 5+ years ago, which adds another
dimension to my limitations-restrictions. Biking appears to
going great on flatter surfaces, but walking, especially
having to push the beast over the hills, is getting tough.
Yesterday, I pulled a hamstring in my left leg which added
more discomfort because I had to push - carry my bike
up this switch-back (6) level hill with no grade
(kind of like Turtleback Trail).
Anyway, I’ve decided to will change my strategy -
my bike is in a box now. I want to get out of the
mountains and find leveler ground. Probably knock out
3 states and a 1,000 miles - I’m okay with doing 3,000 miles
instead of 4,000 miles, yeah! KRJ booked a greyhound
bus to Billings Montana, have a few days layover there
- then head to Casper, WY, still 5000 ft. elevation,
but coming down to 2500 ft. in Valentine, NE to begin the very flat
Cowboy Trail. Wish the bus went to Valentine,
but Casper is the end of the road.We watched a video of two guys biking
this part of the country, it feels doable from there.
I’ll build my strength heading east toward Iowa.
I might push myself at times, but I won’t risk life & limb.
Will add more later once I’m back in my motel again.
Met some amazing folks yesterday - life is precious and fun!
Thursday am - Waiting for my liftoff - everything I own right here!!!- North Bend, WA. - 10 AM Thursday
7 comments:
Can't find the words right now but somehow surrendering to the divine feminine comes to mind with trusting your navigator and your inner wisdom. Enjoy the beauty.
good choice wise Bill
🙏💞
You got to know when to hold 'em,
Know when to fold 'em,
Know when to walk away and know when to take the bus.
Kenny Rogers
From lavonne
Bill,
So glad you can be flexible about your journey. I'm glad to hear that you can move past the mountains and snow and into the rest of the journey. I'm sure by the time you hit the next mountain range you'll be trail-hardened. Good luck and enjoy the bus ride.
Sorry to hear about your hamstring but glad you're taking it easy for awhile. Hoping the road levels out; so you can start cruisin' for a bruisin'.
The gym and I miss you.
Life is the journey
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