A roadside biker lunch with rear wheel serving as roadside table.

Just before crossing this river my shift cable snapped, I lost all my gears and it was stuck in high gear which made it impossible for me to ride up any steep hills. This nice couple, Greg and Mary, offered me a 30 mile ride into town. There was a storm coming but I was confident I could make a work around so I declined. The last 10 miles in mud and rain was exhilarating.

First fix put it in low gear but top speed was only 5-6 mph.

Using a willow branch I was able to get 3-4 gears that allowed me to climb and descend the 30 miles to Kremmling CO.

“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” There are so many things I can say about these pictures, but won’t. What I will say, is the girl on the left forgot what it was like to smile for no apparent reason. However, the girl on the right started to remember her worth and live her best life. And remembered what it was like to smile, just because. Be the light in your own life, as well as others that seem to be missing it. You’ll make a difference, I promise. ❤️ #selflove #transformation #onedayatatime #bethedifference #makeadifference #justkeepsmiling #journeyneverends #trusttheprocess #progressnotperfection #strongnotskinny https://www.instagram.com/p/B03r183jCfC/?igshid=15pm5xb26tgox

Hermosa 😍y también pedí mi deseo 😍😍😍#fontana #fontanaditrevi #rome #italy #travel #trip #travelling #traveler #journeyneverends (en Fontana Di Trevi-Roma)

The journey is never ending • City of Light #MizzePamPhoto #HongKong #CityofLight #journeyneverend (at Hong Kong) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrATl5HfVwBYbA6xS-Mj3d0B5gn5A9GAIKPVs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1yaxca9nmjzc

Morning workout done. Putting in that quality time. #bonding #keepgoing #journeyneverends #t25 #werrenotgettinganyyounger #committotheprocess #mrandmrsflorent (at My House My Couch)

A nice meeting with Cat Dog a CDT ( Continental Divide Hiker ) south bounder. She is 72 and inspired me. I can’t imagine walking 3,100 miles through incredible wilderness like that. She has done the AT and PCT too.

My friend Elaina from Sweden, whom I met on PCT, began that long journey at 76. Respect!

Boat trip, missing girly trip #journeyneverends #vacation #travel #traveler #travelling #travellover #thailand #boat #boattrip (en Thailand)

Jeju adventure with the bruder choi. I still have a day left.. Where to go? #noparents #justthetwoofus #railroadneverends #journeyneverends #hessobuff

Much needed rest day in Rigby. The route comes to within about 20 miles of my daughter Dalton’s and her husband Ryan’s 1915 farm house.

The bike I’m riding is a Salsa Cut Throat. Specifically designed for this ride. I was lucky enough to get it used about a year ago. The down tube has a map of the route.

Perhaps a tradition will be started. I signed a brick on the inside of the community center in Hachita. The building was a merchantile that opened in 1903 and serves as a final resting spot for many before riding to the border. It was a good place to pause and reflect before re-entry into the other world.

I have heard, I don’t know where, that the aboriginals of Australia pause on long journeys to let their souls catch up to them. It seems like a good practice. I’ve come across a fair amount of data that shows that savoring experiences is much better than long term happiness than buying things. I also have noted that the notion of resetting one’s hedonistic set point can boost happiness and gratitude as well.

After a long journey like this I feel grateful for a lot of things I begin to take for granted. I think heading the list are friendships.

This wheel states “This will also change” a concept that change is inevitable and constant. Reminding myself of this seems simple but sometimes tricky.

The old Hachita water tower. A beacon for the last stretch.

Owner of the food mart and veteran of the divide trail, Jeff provides a valuable service to north and late season south bounders like me.

Back in Hachita ( Little Hatchet ) Feeling good