On our first day climbing into the California mountains I suffered some degree of heatstroke and got a nasty sunburn. From that point on I decided to make reasonable modifications to our daily ride. The intent was to still ride across the USA, but make accommodations as I saw fit. Our KK mileage is our accurate cycling mileage to date but is less than the route. Today we woke up to temps in the mid 30s. We won’t get a normal ride in but will advance to our next stop to stay on schedule. If you have been tracking our daily ride you would have noticed our route changes. Amy poured herself into the schedule and is not advocate of my changes but supports me. The reason this post reads I, I, I is that this was my decision. In order to stay the course I pushed for these changes. When we arrive in St. Augustine, FL our overall mileage will be less than the official route.
On our first day climbing into the California mountains I suffered some degree of heatstroke and got a nasty sunburn. From that point on I decided to make reasonable modifications to our daily ride. The intent was to still ride across the USA, but make accommodations as I saw fit. Our KK mileage is our accurate cycling mileage to date but is less than the route. Today we woke up to temps in the mid 30s. We won’t get a normal ride in but will advance to our next stop to stay on schedule. If you have been tracking our daily ride you would have noticed our route changes. Amy poured herself into the schedule and is not advocate of my changes but supports me. The reason this post reads I, I, I is that this was my decision. In order to stay the course I pushed for these changes. When we arrive in St. Augustine, FL our overall mileage will be less than the official route.
Every true adventure has challenges to overcome. I’m glad the three (four counting Head of Security) of you are sharing it together. The trials will make the eventual triumph even more incredible. GO TEAM GO!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJoel is simply using his years of work experience adapting to constant change to keep the plan in place!!!! Minor detour to major goal and I will say that steak house you described may be worth back tracking to!
ReplyDeleteJust keep on biking!
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ReplyDeleteGood on you both. Every plan is a combination of informed speculation and wishful thinking!
You have already done an amazing job. Doing so well, no one will ever argue with someone who has taken on such a great trip with some very thoughtful action. So proud of everything you've done and are going to do. Keep on biking, you're doing great things.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I don’t think any one following your journey will audit the miles or question the 4 of you! LOL I am so impressed that you have not only taken on this bucket list challenge, but you are adapting, moving and grooving! 😉
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