The Big Bike Ride: Reflection

I am departing sometime after work today, and I thought it might be useful to reflect on how I got to this point a mere 6 hours from departure, on what will be a ride I won't soon forget.

For many years (15) we have travelled to Kelowna, BC visiting family, periodically we would pass a solitary cyclist either on the prairies, or in the mountains,working his/her way up the middle of a big climb. I have always been drawn to both the physical & mental "struggle" that these individuals chose to take on. I can't explain it other than saying "I want to do that too!".

In a less than conventional manner, I will choose to pedal East-West, into the prairie wind, and up and through the Rocky Mountains. I do not bring a lot of cycling experience to the table, however I like to think that I'm the type that can persevere through adversity, which there will be ample of. It promises to be quite the adventure.