Pre-ride readiness
Monday, August 01, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
The alarm clock rings at 3:45 am, as it has for most of the summer. After checking email, something to eat and a cup of coffee, I begin to prepare myself for the morning ride. I am out the door at 4:45 am, well before sunrise (which is about 6:05 at present). The morning is dark and I am surrounded by the morning chill. Thank goodness for the bright light on the bicycle! I ride highway 21 into the town of Cimarron, and make a right turn on highway 64. I head east toward Raton and ride out as far as I have time for, before turning around. I return with just enough time for a shower and room cleanup before heading off to work. The ride takes me out into the remote plains of northern New Mexico, with awesome scenery. I witness the sunrise each morning on the ride, and some have been quite spectacular. Usually, I encounter only a handful of cars, which makes the ride most pleasant. On most of the rides, I am accompanied by my good friend and riding partner, Steve Nelson. We have solved many world problems on our rides! On some days, I have the chance to ride in the evening, but lately, the summer monsoons have dampened this event. I am truly hoping that what I have put into my rides will help me be prepared for the “Epic Journey”....
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