Yesterday just got lost. A shower, groceries, camp. No repeat of the rat. Oh, because I camped in another location.
Today was dentist teeth cleaning. Hygienist about my age, spent time in the hey day in Berkley. Adventurer. Meet an interesting person and she keeps my mouth busy.
I had been thinking about this ride for some time and today I pulled it off. I started from the recycle center riding system trails until I hit Bike Path in a wash, crossed a system trail, then picked up another wash. When I reached the huge dirt pile I climbed up to Radar then rode down Under the Radar and some more Under Under… the radar to Chavez ranch rd. A short rd piece to system trail that lead to Hurkinham to climb out of valley to High School. Special Ed takes off behind the HS and undulates down canyon then up to the shoulder of Pyramid. Today I sucked it up and rode and walked Witch Doctor around Pyramid to pick up social trail connecting w/ Ramshead out to Chavez ranch rd. I took Ridge up to Sketch to its reconnect w/ ridge, then system trails back to recycling. 13.90 miles in 2 hrs 13 mins, climbing 1926′. Amazing in that the ride high point was 4590′ and low was 4000′ two drops and 2 climbs back out. My 2013 AZ map shows miles of red trails. All by myself. New carsonite posts w/ hand lettered wording to stay on trail where social trail leaves a system trail. Perhaps in preparation of closure order. Not illegal to travel cross country while riding these trails. Great ride, still riding in middle chain ring.
75 dry degrees during the ride.
My sister Lynn is visiting again next month. She is into the vortex and mystical stuff. Woman comes from the corn fields of Ohio to crazy red rock.
Thank all of you for your congrats.
Here’s to everybody to make sure they get some life of their own. 56 months of my own life. It has been and is great. It’s my time.
No pics today as I just pedaled focusing on the ride.
Made a steamed salmon, sweet potato, broccoli dish that was yummy and now the kitchen needs cleaning. Sitting here w/ the side door open enjoying a slight breeze. Still warm enough to allow outdoors inside.
Over.