An object in motion remains in motion until acted upon by equal or greater force. My moving body striking unyielding rock. Ten days post splat my ribs still hurt. Today I was examined by a doctor I saw previously several years ago at Instant Care. All body signs pointed to just rib and cartilage damage. noting interfering w/ the smooth sliding of the lings along the ribs, not passing blood. She said that time will heal. Last night I slept better, one day after a shitty night. So, on progression, I should sleep even better tonight. I can almost stand straight and walking is still a curious stride. Another day of not riding.
Just a few sprinkles fell last night while parked downtown. Location w/ nothing between my van door and the front door of the Main Street cafe allowed a short walk holding a cup of my coffee to let Kevin and staff fix my breakfast. They treated me.
I will make peace w/ my audience about the Propex furnace: no longer will its performance be mentioned unless it gets fixed. Between the 2 sources of heat I have a warm man cave to live in.
I stopped @ River Rock coffee roaster this afternoon hoping to visit w/ Holly, a mountain biker who just got back from Pisgah. My cover was using free internet to download camera manuals. I have the manuals and she has her freedom.
My propane burn calculation is about a gallon a day, my tank holds 5.6 net gallons. I buy propane about every 4 days here in this degree heating day. The solar gain here has been great enough to not require fuel to keep me warm during the day. Here in Hurricane I buy propane from a dealer who is closed on weekends which affects when I refuel.
I drove out to JEM TH. Morgan was there getting ready for a ride. He was instrumental in building Gooseberry and brands his Suburban w/ name sake personalized plates.
Windy and chilly.
I built a plan to be in Sedona late afternoon of the 30th. I have been hearing about Blue Diamond rides SW of Las Vegas. I researched MTBProject to discover a few rides in that neck of the state. They are flat desert rides some in a wild horse and burro sanctuary. And then there is Bootleg Canyon w/ an IMBA epic ride. I am thinking about making it a stop on the way to Sedona. Decision will be made on my condition. I can always make this a road trip from Sedona.
Solstice has passed, hours of daylight will get longer. However, the closer to solstice the smaller the change to be almost miniscule. I just know darkness occurs later each day.
Definitely hit Bootleg. Even the easiest trail, Girl Scout was a lot of fun. Boy Scout was definitely tougher and even better and the difficulty only rises from there. All kinds of trails from full on downhill to view cruising trail of Lake Mead. Bristlecone Pine Trail on Mt Charleston would require a snow bike this time of year.