"Hm, yeah....why am I doing this?"
That question floated in my mind especially through the final days of this adventure.
I did have a very cool moment on the last day of riding.
It was thunder storming, my front tire was deflating every 5 miles, and I was tired...because it was day 15. I was realizing that I wouldn't make it home within the day at the pace I was going - which made my sad because I was excited to be home. While attempting to shelter myself underneath a tree during an especially intense downpour, a feeling of determination came over me. It was an incredibly strong feeling. I pushed the pedals with more energy than I knew was left in me to finish the ride.
The planning and inspiration of my trip had been slightly impulsive. My view of the trip was shaded only to the focal points of glory and ignoring the reality of its difficulty. I hadn't really considered the possibility of such uncomfortable moments, like the one I previously described. While I had expected the fun of the trip to be the highlight, I think my ability to motivate myself when I most needed it was the most important thing I will take away from this trip.
"To be outstanding - get comfortable with being uncomfortable" - Alrik Koudenburg
