by nickpannaman | Jul 10, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
94 miles ridden – 2677 feet climbed. It was very hot again today so I was actually pleased that we had a slight sidewind most of the way – it was like having a fan blowing across my face. We had one big climb of about 4 miles and during that the breeze was...
by nickpannaman | Jul 10, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
Further to my earlier post, here are some pictures. First, tyre snakes: The wilderness: And a bit of Americana – a motel with parking by your bedroom door And the parade:
by nickpannaman | Jul 9, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
106 miles ridden – 2497 feet climbed. Today was hot – the sign at the hotel said 102F/39C when I arrived and it had been hotter out on the road. My Garmin reckons the hottest ‘road’ temperature was 52C. Whatever these mean I can conform it was...
by nickpannaman | Jul 8, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
It was relative luxury to eat breakfast at 7am this morning but it took a while to recognise some folk out of Lycra. Comfortable and lose clothes – what a treat. I also got to digest my bigger than usual breakfast without being on the bike which is a luxury I...
by nickpannaman | Jul 8, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
120 miles ridden – 2484 feet climbed. I can’t say as I sat eating breakfast at 5:30 this morning that I was enthralled at the idea of cycling 120 miles. The sun wasn’t even up, my backside was still asleep, and I really wanted to go back to bed....
