CYCLING AT A HIGHER LEVEL

Relive link Strava link Satellite tracking link Well, if I’m not leading the group in the number of flats, I’ve got to be on the podium. Another great day of riding, but experienced flat number seven about mid-day. We saw some beautiful rock formations as we passed from Arizona into New Mexico. One SAG was…

Relive link Strava link Satellite tracking link I hate to sound like a broken record, but…. another awesome day on the bike! Today’s ride from Flagstaff, AZ, to Holbrook, AZ, was a slight decline most of the way. Additionally, we had a strong tailwind that pushed us all day long. So it was fast. For…

Relive link Strava link Satellite tracking link Another phenomenal day on the bike! Our day began in Cottonwood, AZ, and we rode to Sedona, AZ, a beautiful little town set among some awesome rock formations. That was our first SAG stop and we had a snack at a small deck that overlooked an incredible vista. We then…

Relive link Satellite tracking link Good day of riding today! The day began with a run out of Prescott, AZ, on the freeway for about 14 miles. Then the fun began with a gradual climb out of the valley to the Mingus Mountain summit, at 6,993 ft above sea level. We then had a thrilling…

(Or, “The Special Word for the Day, Children, is ‘Climbing’”) Relive link Strava link Satellite tracking link Today was much better than yesterday: no flat tires, no rough roads, no behind the 8-ball right from the start, none of that. There were a total of 7 climbs today, 2 being quite significant, and of those…

Relive link Strava link Satellite tracking link Holy cow. One of the most challenging days on the bike I’ve ever had in my life. Delayed at the start, so I was behind the 8-ball right from the get go. Hammerin’ away, trying to catch up to the others, and the bike begins handling very squirrely. I stop,…

Relive link Strava link Satellite tracking link Well, I’ve had better days, but all things considered, today wasn’t to bad….. Today’s ride began with a big climb from mile 4 to mile 14. The grade probably averaged about 4 to 5 percent, but it was the *length* of the climb that really was the challenge.…

Relive link Strava link Satellite tracking link Another good day in the saddle. The day began with a nice ride through Riverside, CA, and then a short climb to get into a more agricultural area of the town. A quick SAG stop, and then the real fun began: a climb of about 7% grade for…

Relive link Strava link Satellite tracking link What a great way to start the adventure! Great ride to the beach, great time dipping the wheels, great company, great navigation files by the organizers. It was overcast for much of the day, which made the riding comfortable. The sun broke out for the last couple hours,…

Days until beginning of tour: 1 Today’s inspirational quote: “Keep your head up. God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers.” Today’s tidbit of levity: “Driving by myself is so tiring, because I have to be the lead singer, the backup singers, dancers, sound technician, etc……” It’s a happy day – the package with…