Musings about life on two wheels

83.6 miles, 2100 feel of elevation. By now this should be feeling pretty good.

I gotta tell ya – sometimes (many times) this just feels crazy. What would possibly convince someone to sign up to ride 100 a day for 30 days? What if I can’t do it? Why go through all the planning? Why why why? I don’t really have a great answer, and definitely not a short…

The end of Day 3 is TBD, but the next day’s plan is to make it to one of the most famous points of interest on the route: Pie Town. Guess what it’s famous for? I’m hopeful to eat well. Obligatory movie link: Buckaroo Banzi

I’ve been trying to figure out how to get down to Antelope Wells. It’s been hard, but I think I’ve got it figured out with a little help from new friends. After much searching, I found Hachita Bike Ranch as the best jumping off point, but the question is how to get there. After chatting…

Hey Friends – thanks for popping in. One of the big things I learned on my last trip on the Tour Divide (and other rides) is that it’s mostly about the people. The stories I have of kindness to strangers are many and amazing. I’m really grateful to still be surrounded by kind people, and…

It’s 177 miles from Silver City to Pie Town. There is zero chance of me doing that on day 2. So… It’s a camping trip. That’s how I have to think about it, and I’ll need to plan to haul food and more water.

According to Sarah Swallow’s excellent tour divide resupply cheat sheet, Antelope Wells to Silver City is 124 miles. In between is… Not much. Hachita, and the CDT trading post – neither of which show lodging. I’ve done 120 mile days before (on the X-wa).  So it’s possible. I will consider seeing if I can stop…

Transportes Lozoya at 602-253-0843. Welp. That didn’t work at all. Instead, Jeff at Hatchita Bike Ranch.