key west to anchorage bicycle ride 2007
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Set #2

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Set #1
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Key West to Anchorage Bicycle Ride

Day 129

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This entry was posted on 8/12/2007 6:46 PM and is filed under uncategorized.

54 miles south of Tok, AK to 31 miles north of (Glennallen, AK Hwy 1)
55 miles

When bicycle touring, sometimes things go bad. We had our moments but
a tourist we met this morning tops everything I've experienced.

I don't know his name but he is from Japan. He is making a big loop
throughout Alaska and Canada. We met him on the hwy this morning as we
pulled out on to the road from camp. He came up to us and asked for
mechanical help. His rear axle was overtightened and he had broken a
spoke. It took no time to fix him up temporarily until he could get to a bike
shop. The bad event was when he was in Anchorage area, he was hit over
the head by someone and his backpack was stolen. Couple of days later,
law enforcement arrested the thief and he was able to get his bag back.
It wasn't too long later that he got the same bag stolen again.
Unfortunately, he was unable to recover it this time. He had to buy all
new equipment. Give the guy a break.
He was in good spirits though. Good luck to him.

Our ride consisted of riding around Mt. Sanford. We have the view of
the mountain but from the backside.
Nicolas pointed out a great campsite along a small creek. Very choice
spot. We cut some rhubarb from a convenient store today. They had some
growing so we asked if could have some for desert tonight. Nicolas
used his mom's recipe and it was delicious. He simply poured a cup of
sugar and cooked it over fire. This is camping at it's finest.

Congratulations to Texas 4000 for completing their trip. They finished
on the 10th of August.

Good night.
Jin, Glenn, Josh
1 mile at a time...
 

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