The Ride
I've always wanted to go for an extended bike ride and enjoy camping so I decided to combine the two.
I'll start at my grandmother's cottage in Rockaway, OR (referenced in Harley Jessup's book, Grandma Summer) and see how far south I can ride. Ideally, I make it to Los Angeles (1300 miles) but if I get injured or otherwise not enjoying myself I'll stop.
The route follows Highway 1 and 101 through most of the trip (sometimes on the highway, sometimes along side roads). Along the way I'll camp or stay in motels as appropriate.
Depending on rain I will depart Rockaway on Tuesday, May 11. I'm guessing the ride will take me 32 days. (26 days or riding six days of six days of recovery/rain delay).
I have a GPS tracking device attached to me in hopes of reassuring friends and family of my progress.
On the days I ride, I hope to have an average of 55 miles of forward progress. There will be detours. There will be times I get lost.
More after I start.
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You are amazing Big Fish! I cant wait to hear all about your exiting adventure! I will be here in Monrovia rooting you on! Subway!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget your backpack so you don't have to tie the tent to you while you ride. Be safe, dude. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteGood luck dude! i'll hit you up when you get into the bay area
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ReplyDelete1) Re: skydiving. We totally do not need to do the six-hour training for the "solo" jump. Especially because, the solo jump is not even solo--it's with two other guys holding your hand. And it's $110 more expensive per person. You want to do tandem? Let's do tandem.
2) Come on, you know I don't want to drive down to Long Beach for Constitution class and not go to a Dirtbags game. Release your stranglehold on your schedule for a couple of hours!
3) Awesome Web site! I suggest adding the following subhead: "Live vicariously through me!"