I started out this morning at 7;00 a.m. with a broken shifter. The closest bike repair shop was in Vero Beach, a twenty mile ride with only low and midrange gears available. I had to juryrig the shifter to obtain high range. Twenty miles would have been nearly impossible in low and mid range, and tough enough in high. I still ended up shucking the chain once. Repairs took me 12 miles out of my way and cost me a three hour delay; which required me to try to make up time during the hottest part of the day. So, instead of reaching Melbourne, I had to pull up short in Sebastian Inlet State Park. Ideployed my high-tech tent for its first field test and rested a bit, but could not sleep because of all of the surrounding noise. After darkness set in, I had my 31 dollar shower; and here I am.
I'll start at daybreak again ant try fo 60 miles. I know one thing - if I ever attempt such a trip again, I don't think I'll be pulling a trailer. It's only fun downhill.
Al
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