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Note: Dan is paraphrasing excerpts from Liz’s ride journal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a sad day to see my bike get hoisted up and strapped on top of the van. My right knee is badly swollen and walking is very painful – not a chance I can make it on the bike. I know I’m out for at least a few days until the swelling goes down. My next days are going to be keeping my knee elevated, iced on a schedule, and minimizing my walking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The van traveled much of the same road as the cyclists so I got to see the same sights – and I got a chance to take a few nice photos. Being in the van changed my experience – I became a navigator. I also did more shopping and errands as that’s what the van does. I got to know our two leaders much better as you might expect while spending the better part of the day driving around with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Logistically, not cycling did not change the daily routine – I still had to operate on the same schedule. Tents had to be put up, personal devices like computers and phones needed charging, appetizers and dinner always started at 5:30, map review at 7, and morning coffee was always served at 6:30 am. Additionally I was trying to be very good with the icing, elevation, etc. to try and get my knee recovered ASAP. It was somewhat busy even without the ride. This was the routine from Saturday through Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday we arrived into Old Forge, NY. Dan was meeting me there since Thursday was our next “zero day”. My knee had improved but progress had been slow. I made an appointment for Thursday morning with the nearest sports orthopedic doctor in Rome, NY – about an hour away. After xrays and a very thorough exam, the doctor determined that there was no permanent damage. The issue is arthritis which was not happy with the millions of revolutions it took to cover the 335 miles — made worse by the slow spinning up the 20,000 feet of climb. He prescribed more of the same – ice, elevation, compression, etc. but added 2400mg of Ibuprofen a day and a big shot of cortisone. The doc thought the cortisone would last through the ride – but we’ll see. I’m expecting to start riding the bike again within a few days! Yeah!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our hotel room view in Old Forge, NY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I got a chance to optimize my gear – send some things back with Dan as well as add a few items. Laundry got done. The tent and all the gear had to be dried out from the days of packing up wet. Thirty-six hours after arriving in Old Forge it was time to leave. Dan snapped another group photo before the group departed for the next stop. And for at least another few days – my bike is riding on top of the van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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