Yippee, Skippee!

Another Bike Trip Soon!

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

I'll be heading out with Bob on
Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Ten days, just two of us.
Ride Southeast MN: small roads, some trails.

Preparation flurry almost TOO MUCH.
Trips to purchase very bright rear tail lights,
Return trip for replacement switch on one light.

Deciding among gluten free bars,
Essential back-up food for Celiac Bob.
Dozens of options,
Confusing.

Biggest challenge is
New Phone.
Giving me possibilities that will be
Wonderful eventually.

Right now,
I am overwhelmed and
Bumbling.

Strange words appear from my thick finger taps.
Unwanted calls go to unintended receivers.
Feelings of being too far out of tech-teachable
Nearly swamp me.

Asking for help critical,
Scott's careful over-phone guiding
Gives me start.

Bike trip is loop from & to our garage,
Ten days of about 350 miles,
Short ride days.

Short is smart now,
As we've not done much
Conditioning riding.

Eager to have prep and packing complete.
Eager to be pedaling a road,
Getting from start to destination—
My idea of fun.

That Bob and I together
Look forward to bike adventure,
Is shared gift for both.

Lucky me, lucky us.

Hugs,
Lin

Smile for upcoming adventure! (Practicing selfies, too...)

Packing for another adventure!

New high-powered tail light.

Argh!!!! Will I ever get this???

Lovely array of Gluten-Free bars...

Lin Bruce

Lin McLaughlin Bruce uses stories of her cross-country bicycle adventures post age 60 to inspire and encourage people to reach beyond perceived limitations. In her words, "It's never too late to say 'yes' to bigger things!"

Carla - September 20, 2016

Woo Hoo! Have a great time together. Let’s get together after you return. Here’s to strong legs, strong lungs, beautiful scenery and living companionship. 💖

Lin Bruce - September 21, 2016

The perfect bike trip blessing–thank you, Carla! I’ll look forward to getting together after the trip. sending love!

Irene Montenegro - September 20, 2016

Good luck to Lin and Bob! Have a great time, enjoy every minute of your new adventure and keep us posted!

Lin Bruce - September 21, 2016

I will—thanks for reading so faithfully, Irene!

Beverly Collier - September 20, 2016

How wonderful! I am so excited for you two–the Dynamic Dual!! That should be a really beautiful trip, maybe changing of colors, good fall weather. I will think of you each day and send you love and energy! Loved our Cheyenne time together–you were such an inspiration for all of us! Hope you are still enjoying your “Bicycle Bling”/Yellow Jersey.
Onward, you two!
Love,
Bev

Lin Bruce - September 21, 2016

Absolutely LOVE my bike bling shirt!!! I will treasure the shared Cheyenne experience—so much gratitude to you for bringing that speaking opportunity about for me. We appreciate the thoughts and good wishes—happy you are “coming along!”

Marilyn Clark Kraft - September 20, 2016

I’m wondering if you were ever able to find our son-in-law’s bike tour company. He said it’s called PAC Tour. Hope you have a great ride together!
Marilyn

Lin Bruce - September 21, 2016

I’ve not yet found your son’s bike touring company. Thanks for the reminder—will look again after this trip. Thanks for your good wishes!

Judy Anderson - September 21, 2016

On the road again ! Enjoy.

Lin Bruce - September 21, 2016

Thanks, Judy!

Jan Shoger - September 21, 2016

Hey, hey Lin! It sounds like your are truly going to make it off to points south TODAY! I completely empathize about learning how to use your new IPhone. I have been struggling with that slow learning curve all summer with my new El Capitan Mac laptop. High on my list of fall activities is scheduling weekly tech help here at home to help me get the installation errors corrected and learn how to do a few things new ways.

I love the route you have planned especially for these fall days! Lanesboro both ways, was just perfect last week for Margit,Barb, Patsy and I. We did about 25 miles each day which was great preparation for me for the Mpls. Bike Tour on Sunday. Kirk and Gavin had invited me to ride the 26 mile route with them Sunday morning. It was such a gorgeous day, not a race so riding with the other 4,000 was a piece of cake because everyone was so spread out. Rest stop, water/snacks every 6 miles. I was slow on the steep up hills but I did all the rest easily with lots of support from Gavin and Kirk. Loved the route through many famailar parts of Mpls. Fun to see the NW River Road parkways and tons of new condos up there.

Have a great time you two! I will be cheering you on from here.

Lin Bruce - September 21, 2016

Isn’t that the truth about getting tech help! I don’t know why I think I “should” know how to do it. Help makes a world of difference. So proud and excited for your bike outings! I admire your participation in the Mpls Bike Tour–I find rides with that many people quite overwhelming. Three cheers for you!!!!