Okay, so here's the deal: After a few weeks of rest I am itching to get back on the road and into the saddle again. The dream of riding the entire Pacific Coast is done...at least this summer given the time constraint. Therefore, I have poised a modified version. I have decided to leave tomorrow (July 8th) and head to Lincoln City where I left off a few weeks ago. It seems like a lifetime ago it does. From there I will make my way south along the coast, resting at every turn and stretching and taking it very easy. I know it won't be easy still, but I am done sitting here in Salem. I want to get out again. My Achilles is a lot better than it was but the heat and lack of activity has affected my dizziness some. However, tomorrow will be the moment of truth.
From Lincoln City I will pursue the Redwood Coast and San Francisco and hopefully make my way to Monterey just south of SF. From there, I will cut inland to Yosemite, back up to Lake Tahoe and home via Lassen and Crater Lake. I hope to come home in late August with about a week left of the summer. However, things may change of course and I could take more rest days or be back sooner...only time will tell and the elements are unforgiving.
I will try to update as much as I can. But please understand that my contact and opportunity may be limited. This time I will have no support van and therefore will be alone. I will try to keep my phone charged and may choose to keep it turned off or on airplane mode to conserve the battery so I can be sure to use it when needed. My solar charger is not working properly, or at least very slowly so I cannot fully depend on that.
One last thing, if you wish to join me on any part of the trip let me know or just show up. An idea is to join me at the end in Central Oregon near Bend or Sisters or Detroit Lake or Silver Falls and ride the last leg with me. If not, I understand.
Here's to cycling...with no Achilles injury and no dizzy spells and no migraines and many amazing experiences and memories to take back with me...
Peace be the journey...let the circles be made perfect once again.
