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Making Order From Chaos

Pre-Ride Day, S. Burlington, VT 

The Adventure Begins!

I thought every item was stowed for
Easy retrieval.
Not so.
Back to square one for organizing,
Creating some order out of chaos.

When I've ridden with niece Elizabeth,
First two evenings always include

Marching around motel room chanting,
"Order Will Appear, Order Will Appear,”

Eventually, it does!

Fun day here, meeting folks,
Attempting learning names.

Outing for mid-morning food, "best croissants in Burlington,”
An REI expedition, via car, with three women cyclists.
Chance to begin knowing others.

A positive test-ride on bike I'll use for trip.
Though different from my own MN bike,
This one & I will become efficient partners,
For next three weeks
.

Good day.
Good omen.

Hugs,
Lin

Grateful for the training miles ...

This will be my bike for the next three weeks!

All packed, ready to fly! for NY trip

Thankful for terrific local bike mechanic at hiome, Ben witt

Shopping in Burlington, VT

Susan photographing Margaret's bike-related art

Lin Bruce
 

Lin McLaughlin Bruce uses stories of her cross-country bicycle adventures post age 60 to inspire and encourage people to reach beyond perceived limitations. In her words, "It's never too late to say 'yes' to bigger things!"

Helene Haapala - August 2, 2021

Have a GREAT ride!
It was fun to run into you at the airport in Minneapolis.

D Foxgrover - August 2, 2021

Best wishes for a great ride!

Becky Orr - August 2, 2021

Good luck to you and have a wonderful experience! I know you will and can’t wait to read about your adventures.
I can’t believe you have biked 1,962 miles to train for this. Well done and congrats for accomplishing such a feat

    Lin Bruce - August 2, 2021

    Hey Becky! Great to hear from you! You are one of the treasures I have met along my biking journey! Hope things are well with you. πŸ™‚

Irene Montenegro - August 2, 2021

Many good vibes for you on the way! Hang in there. Yes, you can do it! Remember hills always look worse than they are! Hugs!

    Lin Bruce - August 2, 2021

    So great to hear that advice aimed back at me… you are right. πŸ™‚ And I MORE than appreciate the good vibes, I’m soaking them in!

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