Junk mail. Unsolicited mailers. Who even reads these?
Well, when the brochure is colorful with pictures of bikes, Rhonda’s interest is piqued. Last spring she received a brochure from Cycle North Carolina. She read through it and then went to the web page. The event is similar to Ride Idaho or RAGBRAI(across Iowa). There was much going on in life this spring and summer, so I was non committal at the time. However as this Blog states, I promised Rhonda, Adventures Near and Far. We eventually registered, booked airfares and then continued on with life.
Then the email reminders came. Announcements of itineraries. Time to purchase a meal plan. For $30, I can get espresso all week at their traveling bistro. Why not.
We are registered for the Cycle NC Mountains to Coast. After flying into Raleigh, we are transported to Lake Junaluska in the Blue Ridge mountains. We then spend the next 7 days cycling over 400 miles to the coast, camping in host communities each night. All our gear, tent, sleeping bags, clothing, are transported each day to the next venue. I’ve been told I’m getting soft. Indeed I have. Still, some 60-100 mile days and climbing over 4000’ should help me toughen up. And in addition, there is the threat of Hurricane Ian. Last summer we endured the remnants of Fred and Henri Cycle NC says they are working on contingencies I’m not worried, I packed wet weather gear
I borrowed a couple bike cases that can fly with us. One bike is already taken apart and boxed.
So, we fly out Friday morning Stay tuned And monitor your junk mail carefully
