Day-20

July 26, 2006

Catch up-ride, lightning and the Rainbow Trail...

After the terrible storm two days earlier, we decided to ride back to Cotopaxi to pick up the section of the trail we missed because of the lightning. My motorcycle is having problems, the carb keeps leaking gasoline. So I had to ride back to the hotel in Salida to try to fix what I think is a sticky float. Steven took over the rolls charts for the first time and navigated the section of the trail without his big brother. Steven’s Knee is doing great.

While I was working on the bike, Steven and Michael showed up, both happy after their nice ride. I continued to work on the bike as fast as I could because we were supposed to meet up with a guy who’s going to take us on the Rainbow trail and I didn’t want to miss out just because of my carb. As I was working, a storm swept over us and I pushed my bike under the overhang of the hotel for safety while I continued to work on the carburetor. Soon after, a white flash and a thunderous clap assaulted me as I was blown off my bike against the wall of the hotel - I had just been struck by lightning.

Surprisingly enough, I didn’t seem to have pain or after-effects. So I got back to work on my bike and by the time Rodney showed up to take us on the Rainbow trail, I knew nothing was going to stop me from riding this trail! The adventure of this day wasn’t over by a long shot.

 

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