Note: Dan is paraphrasing excerpts from Liz’s ride journal.
Starting slowly – only 6 miles today. I got up and stretched, put on my bike gear, and rode most of the day in the van. As usual in the van – that meant shopping and in this case a trip to Walmart. The scenery improved as we went along the route but the smoke was very apparent.
Trying to be really careful, it was decided I should start riding near the destination of Wolcott. While I was riding my knee still has residual pain but it does not seem to be any worse than just walking. It rained to the point I had trouble seeing my bike computer. I tuned in the playlist and focused on the music – it was definitely unnerving not knowing how my knee would react overnight. Thanks for contributing those tunes!
I managed to get my tent up while there was a break in the rain so my gear stayed mostly dry. Our group was moved to the driest section of the campground and that was where the RV’s were parked. Not so many people out – it’s apparent they appreciate the creature comforts of their mobile homes – especially during the rain.
I have dinner duty tomorrow night so I got that planned with my dinner partner. My knee is holding its on so the plan is to ride 10 miles tomorrow.
Crossing my fingers that your knee holds out!
one day at a time, little by little
You’re amazing! Keep it up.