Things are different with Jason having gone home. I stop less, eat more (I don't think I'm buying less groceries than before), and ride further. As there is no longer any entertainment from Jason during breaks and camp I prefer to stay on my bike as much I can. For that reason, many days I have completed two suggested riding days in one. Today was my rest day. I got up early before the mosquitoes were warm enough to move and rode the highway to this town. I've been hanging out since 10, trying to pound the calories the way only fast food can deliver and drink my 2 litres of orange juice. I discovered today at the pool that, as much as I've been eating, I've still lost 10 lbs. This needs to stop or I will be but a shadow when I reach Mexico. Any suggestions of low volume, calorie-dense foods I can add to my snacks of bagels, licorice, cookies, pop tarts, cheese strings, nutella, and peanut butter?
Tomorrow I head off towards the Great Divide Basin, the area where most settlers, mountain men, and indians crossed the continental divide. I no longer have to worry about bears and motorhomes. I need to instead watch my water sources as it is very dry and unserviced; I packed enough food for 3-4 days. That should last me the 220 miles to Rawlins
Legs have been holding up well and my bike is doing great (I really do baby my chain). I'm starting to run into other divide riders (most coming from the south) and am starting to hear stories about what's stunning, where the water is, and which campsites to avoid. Motorcyclists have also been very supportive, often stopping to see if I have enough supplies. The waves and thumbs up I receive from other riders have gone a long way to push me up some tough hills.
I shall return to my orange juice and ride up the road to find camping.
Bye for now,
Aaron
They are perhaps an acquired taste, but canned fish like sardines are a good source of healthy fats (polyunsaturated). They are also strong anti-depressants (for lonely nights). Avoid cucumbers, I just heard they are 14 calories a cup! And anchovies are just salt. Pasta?
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Hey Aaron,
ReplyDeleteTake care out there now that you are riding solo.
I noticed that chocolate is not on your list of snacks...this is a problem and probably the reason you are losing weight.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great time!
Taylor says when he was trying to gain weight that adding a lot of fruit to his diet allowed him to go from 200lbs to 230lb. He still ate all the high calorie foods but he thinks the fruit helped him absorb all the nutrients. It may be difficult to bring fruit along while riding, but maybe it will help!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're having a fantastic trip! Keep being safe!
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