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els \u2013 it is a unique and fun toy store! \u00a0In any case, it\u2019s back to training now \u2013 34 miles yesterday, 40 miles today and probably another 30 to 35 tomorrow.\n<\/p>I decided that I needed a ride mascot and when I was up in Coeur d\u2019alene, ID visiting my stepfather,\u00a0I picked up Zippy the turtle (how appropriate!) at Figpickels! \u00a0If you\u2019re ever in Coeur d\u2019alene, ID, visit Figpickels \u2013 it is a unique and fun toy store! \u00a0In any case, it\u2019s back to training now \u2013 34 miles yesterday, 40 miles today and probably another 30 to 35 tomorrow.\n
Zippy and I
\nare planning another shakedown ride. \u00a0This time we\u2019ll take the train to San Luis Obispo and spend three days riding home. \u00a0Should be a good chance to check out all of my gear, packing and unpacking, etc, etc. \u00a0Will pr![\"zippy2\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bikingwithmike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/zippy2-e1469063782939-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\")
obably camp in Lompoc, Carpinteria and then ba
\nck home. \u00a0Not sure yet \u2013 still working the logistics but the ticket is purchased! \u00a0We\u2019ll be taking the train up to SLO on August 3rd and riding back August 4,5,6. \u00a0This is getting very real!!!<\/p>\n
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