Musings about life on two wheels

I’ve been trying to figure out how to get down to Antelope Wells. It’s been hard, but I think I’ve got it figured out with a little help from new friends. After much searching, I found Hachita Bike Ranch as the best jumping off point, but the question is how to get there. After chatting…

Hey Friends – thanks for popping in. One of the big things I learned on my last trip on the Tour Divide (and other rides) is that it’s mostly about the people. The stories I have of kindness to strangers are many and amazing. I’m really grateful to still be surrounded by kind people, and…

I expect to camp in the hills. Totally doable (I am posting this from my tent, I shit you not), but I will need to plan a bit more water and food. Really great dinner with my friend Jim. Safe advice: the 2 week out training plan is – rest. Like last time, I will…

It’s 177 miles from Silver City to Pie Town. There is zero chance of me doing that on day 2. So… It’s a camping trip. That’s how I have to think about it, and I’ll need to plan to haul food and more water.

According to Sarah Swallow’s excellent tour divide resupply cheat sheet, Antelope Wells to Silver City is 124 miles. In between is… Not much. Hachita, and the CDT trading post – neither of which show lodging. I’ve done 120 mile days before (on the X-wa).  So it’s possible. I will consider seeing if I can stop…

Transportes Lozoya at 602-253-0843

I have a reputation for forgetting things – it’s well earned. I’ve left my CPAP, my wallet, sunglasses, well… Lotsa stuff. The way to not forget is to make a checklist. So, here’s a checklist for leaving someplace on my bike. This should work for leaving a camp site, a hotel, or lunch. I should…

Or maybe Tucson

Today I am riding Spot – my single speed flat rack bike. She’s got a broken spoke, and the front brakes need bled pretty badly. Short, easy ride downtown Freerange to see if they can do it, then off.to CBS if not. I’m still thinking on getting the cassette I want – it’s one of…