A couple really special segments today. I didn’t really look at the route before leaving and worried it would be a US-101 slog, but was pleasantly surprised. The morning started with some local wildlife. As I was breaking camp I noticed a banana slug cruising across my table. Unfortunately, that…
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Kinda slept in this morning. Then again that is what happens when you’re up late. Woke up at 6:00 and got straight to it. I didn’t have an incredibly long day planned, but I did want to get breakfast at a local joint before leaving town. Didn’t clear out at…
Day got off to an early start at around 5:00. I messed up and left my laundry hanging to dry over night. Open the tent this morning to grey overcast skies and light mist compared to clear blue when I went to bed. Oh well just means a bunch of…
Woke up at 2:30 in the morning needing to use the bathroom. It’s always such a chore when camping. Have to get completely dressed into cold clothes. Walk over and use the bathroom. Walk back. Get undressed and crawl into a now cold bed. Fun times. I was able to…
A nice chill day at a beautiful state park. I need to preface with some additional things I forgot to mention yesterday. I was not alone in call last night. Two other cyclists arrived after I had. The first was Ray from Seattle, and the second was a gentleman who…
I didn’t sleep incredibly well last night. Woke up at 2:30 for some unknown reason. Then again at 3:30 after a weird dream involving Robert Somano, Caleb Sprayberry, and I having a heated discussion about something related to our performance in an ultra event. Then woke up again at 4:30…
I would love to say that each and every day is wonderfully beautiful weather. The roads buttery smooth asphalt. Unfortunately, that isn’t realistic in the slightest and today was one of those less than ideal days. I was awake about the same time as yesterday, around 4:40 ish. I cracked…
Sometimes you call an audible and fumble. Other times you score a touchdown. Can you do both? I know I did, but, unfortunately, that story will have to wait until tomorrow due to lack of coverage. Woke up early ish at around 4:30 this morning. That isn’t too much earlier…
Area cyclist finds bikepacking nirvana at a state park and the meaning of life on the inside of a Tootsie Pop wrapper. Film at 11. It was a funny little teaser description put on Strava while I did all the backend work to get everything posted. Wanted to save it…
Getting started today was tough. I first woke up at 3:30 to the sound of a down pour. I can’t say for certain if it heavier than the day before or not. Moving campsites can have that effect. Different trees can either shield you from the rain or make it…