Thursday, April 24, 2014

We can all do more than we think we can.

Holly cow what a ride. Today we left Cottonwood Az. and rode 113 miles to Winslow. What a ride, the temps started out in the low 50's and warmed up into the 80's. We rode 24 miles to Sedona then started up Oak Creek Canyon. Oak Creek is amazing one of the prettiest places in all of Arizona. We went 28 miles up the Canyon almost all up hill. The climb out the last 3 miles is crazy, some grades of 14 percent. To call it steep would be a major under statement. I again rode with Monique and Rose. Rose was really having a hard time today, I think she was just worn out, so I did all I could to help her up the canyon and she did make it.
  She found that little bit extra inside that we all have, me too. We then rode to Flagstaff for our lunch sag. After Flagstaff we headed 60 miles on interstate 40 to Winslow.

   I am suffering with some saddle sores and numbness in my left hand and some weakness in that hand, otherwise all is good. Amanda and Morgan drove all the way up to Cottonwood last to spend some time with me, it was so good to see them. We got dessert and Amanda taught me how to add pictures to the blog. It was so good of them to show there support. I was so tired when they left that I was asleep in 2 minutes. All is well, thanks to all for your love an support. My very best wishes to Gary Oyler and all his loved ones.
    Life Is Good Ride on.















4 comments:

  1. Way to go Dad! I bet that was an incredible climb. Hopefully your rest day coming up will help your body heal. I think what your doing is incredible! I'm so proud of you.

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  2. Only two more days till your rest day! You are doing great! And the pictures are so beautiful!

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  3. Great pictures!! What a beautiful ride! I remember driving on that road and thinking how hard it would be to bike it and you are doing it, so awesome. Keep it up Randy!

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  4. Simply amazing! I'm telling all of my friends about you :)! I'm also keeping your long journey in mind as I struggle, huffing and puffing, to get back into running. You're very inspirational. Love you

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