I was able to complete the ride today without my heart racing. I think most of the problem I had yesterday was due to the Claritin D, when they say 24 hours, they mean it. My heart rate was still elevated last night when I went to bed. When I got up this morning I…
Cooke City to Cody – FAIL
For the first time in over 200 days on tour, I did not complete the days ride. I simply could not keep my heart rate down. Whether it was exhaustion left over from Beartooth, the Claritin D, or the 48 degree temperature in constant rain, I had to abandon the ride. After 36 miles and…
Wash and Recovery Day
Washed clothes in sink today and hung up to dry. The rest of the group went hiking today, but I was too sore and tired from yesterday to go, I just needed a rest day. Organizing, washing and drying cycling and street clothes in a sink by hand takes time. The key is to have…
Beartooth Pass
Made it up Beartooth Pass. Started at 7:30, 5 hours later, 25 miles, and 5000 feet of elevation gain, crested the summit. That was followed by a rip roaring high-speed descent of 25 miles. Then a cruel 5 mile final climb to finish the day. I was panting like a dog on a hot Florida…
Spirits of the Cats
I met the spirits of my dear cats who have crossed above the earth plane while climbing Beartooth Pass. After 4 hours, I was simply exhausted and I was struggling to keep my heart rate beneath my max heart rate. I was ready to give up. Then the spirits of the cats appeared. I especially…