milage today: 74
total: 396
I got a late start out of Yuma because I needed to get a spare tire for my trailer and I wanted to do something about my aching wrists. I got a thorn resistant tire this time and hopefully it lasts a little longer.
Johnny Yuma's bike shop in Yuma is a great place for bikes and the owner went out of his way to help me out. He even adjusted my chain for free.
I made good time and got 74 miles down the road before it started to get late so I pulled off and set up camp out in the desert. It was nice because i was about 45 miles from the nearest town and I could see all the stars at night. That is something I have always wanted to do. The only downside of the day was the 70 miles of near perfectly straight road I was on through the desert, I will be on the same road going the same direction all day tomorrow too! It gets a little tedious but not too bad. My wrists were still hurting pretty bad even with the new super gloves so i put both pair on and that seems to have done the trick.
Good thing I got a spare tire for the trailer as the replacement only lasted a day. I looked at it and it was worn out on the inside, the guy in SD sold me a used tire!! What a jerk. Oh well, the spare should go further but I will need to pick up a spare soon.
Desert riding is nice though and you can see for ever. lots of space out here in AZ and not too many people. I look forward to coming back through the grand canyon next time I swing through. I cant post pics today either as I have to make another 60 miles today and I am running out of time. I promise to pose some pics as soon as I have some free time. I hope everyone is well!
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Why am I Doing This?
To really live before I die.
It has been a dream of mine since 2004 to travel around the world in one continuous trip, touching on every continent but Antarctica. I want to have one last huge adventure free of any obligations or responsibilities before I return to the structured world back home. This is my chance to do all of the things I have dreamt about doing, from rock climbing to cycling to traveling by camel across a desert. This will be the grand adventure of my life.
It has been a dream of mine since 2004 to travel around the world in one continuous trip, touching on every continent but Antarctica. I want to have one last huge adventure free of any obligations or responsibilities before I return to the structured world back home. This is my chance to do all of the things I have dreamt about doing, from rock climbing to cycling to traveling by camel across a desert. This will be the grand adventure of my life.
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6 comments:
Damn that SD bike shop!
Love reading this Reece!!!
-Eric
Reece! I am enjoying your posts very much!
Have you really hit some hot weather anywhere? how has AZ been?
Good to see you are on your way!
We met a guy here in Panama City, Panama today who rode his bicycle from Alaska on his way to Ushuaia.
Lots of crazy people out there ;)
Take care and good luck!
Roar
www.roarware.com/southamerica
Bro you rock. I also love reading this. Good Luck Homie.
wow reece this is such an exciting READ. i will stay tuned in to your adventure. be careful out there, good luck and don't forget your sunscreen!!!
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Great posts so far, weird question.. but i just thought of this/ did you have business cards made with your blog web address on them so people you meet you can just throw them a card. or when you eat lunch somewhere throw one up on their bulletin board, something along the lines of 'Reece Robbins was Here', then on the back have the web address.
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