I’ve always been a bit ambivalent about performing maintenance and repairs on my trikes. I know it must be done, and I have learned enough so if something breaks down while on tour, I can usually take care of it. But for more extensive repairs and upgrades, I rely upon my local bike shop professional.
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The city of Henderson is just 16 miles from downtown Las Vegas. It not a place you naturally associate with cycling, but in fact, Henderson is home for two outstanding bike trails – The River Mountains Loop Trail and the associated Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail.
When living in southern California, we occasionally would to head to Vegas for a weekend. Often we would pack our trikes along with us, and then head over to these trails during the day. Mac even came with us once. We always had an amazing time and totally enjoyed the rides.
I spend a lot of time cycling the roads and trails nearest my home here in Lakewood Ranch. So it is always exciting when a new route opens up that provides a different route from home. Recently, a new way out of Lakewood Ranch, into the areas north of SR64 has become available. This may be old news to the folks that are more plugged into the cycling community here in the Ranch, but for me this new route is kind of a big deal.
After yesterday’s adventure in the kayaks, I’m ready to get back on the trikes. Although we would love to stay here and play for a few more days, our time in Key West is done. It’s time to start riding back toward home.
Ahhhh. Another day in paradise. The sun rises into a clear bright blue sky as we peek out the window from the Authors Guesthouse. We’ve got another play day planned. No trike riding today. Today we will go kayaking in the mangrove jungles that surround Key West.
The Authors Guesthouse has proven a fine place to relax in Key West. It’s close enough to town that everything is an easy bike or cab ride. But it’s far enough away that we are not disturbed by the hustle and bustle on the street, and we don’t hear any traffic noise. Both of us sleep well, and awaken to our first morning in Key West eager to explore the town.
Tim, our host at the Barnacle Bed and Breakfast, prepares a fabulous breakfast. We gathered with the other guests on the upstairs patio to share breakfast, along with the gorgeous views of the Gulf. We gorge ourselves on vegetable fritatta, and chat with our fellow travelers about trikes,, the trip and our plans for the day.
Finally, the sun is shining! We peek outside our loud, smelly room at the Tree Lime Resort to see the sight of the sun riding into a crystal clear sky. Yes! Today we can begin our ride.
I feel it’s gonna rain like this for days
So let it rain down and wash everything away
I hope that tomorrow the sun will shine
With every tomorrow comes another life
I feel it’s gonna rain for days and days, I feel it’s gonna rainFrom ‘Rain’ by Creed
Well, the day is here! Today we begin the Key West Tour.
It’s been busy, what with Thanksgiving and family and then making final preparations for the tour. But today all the planning is done, and we are off on our newest adventure! We both wake early and are eager to begin.
