Okay, so here is the scoop. I've packed everything I need in a duffel bag and I purchased some good ole butt butter from the local cycling shop. I also bought a large bag of trail mix which Ive been staring at for several minutes trying to figure out how I'm going to carry it. All that's left is boxing up my bike and flying to Omaha, Nebraska next weekend.
Ive told several people that I'm going on this long distance bike tour and all Ive been told is "you're crazy doing that alone being a girl". I am so tired of being told I can't do something because I'm girl. The last time I checked women do amazing things everyday, such as... climbing Mount Everest, back packing across Europe alone, hiking alone, going to war, and cross country bike riding. I'm smart, self sufficient, and trained in self defense. Ive also read several books on survival, escaping abduction, and avoiding dangerous situations. I don't flight....I fight. The more people try to discourage me just makes me want to succeed even more. Also, Ive chatted with dozens of veteran cyclist, including women and none of them have been victims of crime. I'm confident and ready and no matter what anyone says I'm going through with this. So, wish me luck and keep you irrational, paranoid worries to yourself. Great Rivers here I come!!!!!!
