Sunday March 25, 2012
Well, it’s getting very close to the time when I am going to head out. Up till now its all been daydreams. For years I’ve thought about getting out on a long ride. I spent most of the last two months consumed by getting myself and all my equipment ready. I’ve actually managed to pull this off! It’s taken up a huge amount of time and energy.
Now all the dreaming, and scheming and planning is over. All that’s left is to get on the trike and ride. But reality is setting in. I can admit I’m a little nervous. Much more nervous than I’ve been on previous trips. I’m not really sure why – but I find myself obsessively worrying about several parts of this ride.
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I have been to the
REI store in Tustin a half-dozen times over the last week or two. It’s an easy ride from my house – just a mile or so off the Peters Canyon Trail – so I can stop by when I am out for a relaxing ride. I think today’s trip just might be the last. Today I ended up buying a pair of convertible cargo pants, a couple of fuel canisters for my stove, and a new sleeping pad.
I’ve decided it is time for a bike tour! I’m going to ride up the Pacific Coast. I’ve gone on bike tours a few time in the past – and it has always helped to clear my head and get me focused on what is to come next in my life.
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