Tour de Wyoming 2017: Preparation
Friday, July 14th, 2017
On Sunday, 16th, Wyoming State bike ride begins!
I will be a rider, and the speaker first night out.
My five days at cabin above Centennial,
Elevation 8,500 ft have been challenge I'd not expected.
All is well, really.
Just that years past,
Acclimation to altitude happened fairly fast.
Different year,
Different experience.
I'm very aware of what's required
For my altitude-gaining bike rides.
Yesterday, riding to my end point, 9,700 ft.
Newly deliberate stops every 1.5 to 2 miles.
Shed some clothing layer,
Drink water,
Rest enough to slow heart.
Riding again,
I used new mantra:
"No race, My pace,
No race, My pace!"
Maybe a good reminder in other realms.
Sending love.
Please send your wishes for strength & wisdom.
Hugs,
Lin
Out to lunch in Laramie with Bob's sister—Peggy.
Start of a training ride—Medicine Bow National Forest Visitor Center
This path leads to the stream in back of the cabin—nighttime lullaby!
In the very slight shade of the cabin
Suppertime at cabin
