Another hill day yesterday.. 10%, and I’ll see more! Jeff told me his other partner pedaled up an 18%!
100% being a 45 degree slope. I don’t want to ‘math it’ for you, y/x, but that’s Crazy! And his bike was also loaded.
Also, my friend, Lisa heard I was in search of a solar panel. My dentist neighbor suggested I get one so I can text him daily. (We’ve known Doc Covel since ..’77?) Lisa is loaning me hers! That will keep my gps and lighting charged as well as the phone and help keep my costs down.
Of course, that means I have to delete something from the rig for a net equal weight… a shirt.. socks? Not the Caffe Amouri coffee! No way! And Beth at Bikes@Vienna handed me a bag of dehydrated meals for a few days! And at 8 lbs/gal, can someone get me some dehydrated water?
My sister, Anne, also part of the event, although pedaling locally, is now blasting out miles before her work day! There was a time a few years back when walking was a challenge for her for reasons, so that’s great to see!
And Friday is National Bike to Work Day. I’ll call the office I’m San Fran and tell them I’ll be a little late. Start the call without me.
Good to see you at the Herndon Ride to Work stop today! I thought perhaps you were heading out on your Ride 4 Alzheimers, but reading your blog, guessing it was a final shake down day. Wishing you the best and hoping you have an absolute BLAST, will be following your adventure with wistfulness. Last year at this time I was packing up for my cross-country ride.
ReplyDeleteYes ma’am! Jeff is also in final prep for a 10 day trip, so we work together. Thanks for your encouragement and empirical motivation!
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