

Departure for the Start
The RV is loaded with four bikes that will be used on the ride from San Diego to St. Augustine. 2,500 miles to the start. Heavy rains have made the going slow. My two dogs have had little chance to exercise.


Mountain Training in New Zealand
Florida is flat and so the hills and mountains of New Zealand are helping me with my preparation for the 3,000 miles in 30 days less than a month away. Training is going well. Butt discomfort is declining but back discomfort is increasing. In the photo will be seen some sheep in the field. New Zealanders total 4 million people and some 40 million sheep. Thank goodness sheep don’t get the vote. I must admit to bike training being very enjoyable. I have always found swimming bo