Introducing Zippy!!!

I decided that I needed a ride mascot and when I was up in Coeur d’alene, ID visiting my stepfather, I picked up Zippy the turtle (how appropriate!) at Figpickels!  If you’re ever in Coeur d’alene, ID, visit Figpickels – it is a unique and fun toy store!  In any case, it’s back to training now – 34 miles yesterday, 40 miles today and probably another 30 to 35 tomorrow.

Zippy and I
are planning another shakedown ride.  This time we’ll take the train to San Luis Obispo and spend three days riding home.  Should be a good chance to check out all of my gear, packing and unpacking, etc, etc.  Will probably camp in Lompoc, Carpinteria and then ba
ck home.  Not sure yet – still working the logistics but the ticket is purchased!  We’ll be taking the train up to SLO on August 3rd and riding back August 4,5,6.  This is getting very real!!!