T-6 days and counting…
Yesterday, I went and bought a bike. I wasn’t looking for a bike, but when I saw this one I made a snap decision. It is a Bianchi street bike. It is much lighter than my other bike, and much easier to ride. I am afraid that it is not a sturdy as my mountain bike, but who wants to ride a mountain bike for 2 months straight? I hope that I made the right decision. I know somewhere down the road I am going to want to off road…but the rest of the time (street time) will be much more pleasant.
I have been making modifications to the new bike today. I changed the seat, modified the rack on the back, and tuned it up a little. It is a sturdy bike, and I think it is about ready to go.
I also bought a hiking backpack to pack stuff in. I needed the stiff backing so that it will attach to the bike. I have yet to attach it, but it is going to work great! I am going to get another for the other side later today. I will have more room than I will know what to do with.
Then it hit me. This thing is going to work…and I am actually going to do this ride…long silence…then a hard, dry gulp. Do I have everything? Can I do this? What am I doing? What if…?
I have made a deal with myself. I will do my best at every juncture. Make each decision and move forward. Life is far to short to fret over the water that passed under the bridge. I believe that I will have what it takes when the time comes.
Anyway… I am working out the last minute details and everything looks great for a Tuesday start. I might even start early… But we will cross that bridge when we get to it.
Ron