Happy to report that temporarily suspending bike training for golf practice ultimately paid off. My partner and I won our flight at Montreux in Nevada. Four strong matches to establish a lead and we limped home in the final match to a win. The week was not without drama - naturally. In the practice round on Wednesday I injured my elbow when I hit the big ball before I hit the little ball. Reno has an emergency orthopedic clinic that reluctantly agreed to a cortisone injection and also provided an arm brace. The steroid worked its magic on day two following my partner's back injury sustained while carrying me during the recovery period.
This evening we will collect our winnings (shhh - please don't tell the IRS) enjoy the company of fellow competitors and a few cocktails. We fly back to Chicago Sunday morning and leave for Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday. Thursday morning my adventure begins on the shores of Lake Superior.
A couple of last minute preparations were completed on Amazon, this morning. Gu nutrition for emergencies. Potentially, a low mileage day due to wind or hills could keep me from reaching a population center and a proper meal. Another safety purchase - water purification tablets - in the event that I run out of water with too many miles remaining to the next fill. Superior is drinkable in many places, but best to be sure.
The last bid of prep involved arranging a month of Canada coverage with Verizon to enable continued blogging during the first 2+ weeks until I return to the U.S. at the Minnesota border.
This evening we will collect our winnings (shhh - please don't tell the IRS) enjoy the company of fellow competitors and a few cocktails. We fly back to Chicago Sunday morning and leave for Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday. Thursday morning my adventure begins on the shores of Lake Superior.
A couple of last minute preparations were completed on Amazon, this morning. Gu nutrition for emergencies. Potentially, a low mileage day due to wind or hills could keep me from reaching a population center and a proper meal. Another safety purchase - water purification tablets - in the event that I run out of water with too many miles remaining to the next fill. Superior is drinkable in many places, but best to be sure.
The last bid of prep involved arranging a month of Canada coverage with Verizon to enable continued blogging during the first 2+ weeks until I return to the U.S. at the Minnesota border.
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