South 88 degrees 55.555 West 82 degrees 43.134 13.5 nautical miles Elevation 9,033 ft.
I had this fear come over me today that I would end up biking over 600 miles and end up failing in the last 100 remaining miles. It was cloudy and I didn't want to get going but knew I had to. The snow is still soft, making biking very difficult. But at least there was enough light to see by.
The clouds made two full circle rainbows around the sun and a halo that went through the middle of the sun and around the sky. It produced a pack of sun dogs that followed me most of the day.
Thanks for following me as I bike to the South Pole. Remember to get out and be active!
The clouds made two full circle rainbows around the sun and a halo that went through the middle of the sun and around the sky. It produced a pack of sun dogs that followed me most of the day.
Thanks for following me as I bike to the South Pole. Remember to get out and be active!
Forge on Dan!!! People have asked me what the chances are of you making it to the South Pole. Knowing you, I tell them there are pretty much only two outcomes. Either you will die or you will do it. Looks like you're going to do it.
ReplyDeleteNow that's some beautiful imagery, double rainbows, halo through the sun & around the sky, and sun- dogs joining in on your journey southward, now that sounds totally awesome! Glad to hear you're getting a chance to see real beauty during your adventure, although to be honest it's You are more of an inspiration than you may realize, and for that you have mybeen so many decades since I've even seen snow that I'd find beauty in seeing that over having sand in my socks, my shoes, my carpet, on my bed sheets, basically everywhere since moving back to Florida. I didn't really appreciate snow when I saw it every year, now I truly do miss it and the quiet calm that came with it. Seems like the Big-guy upstairs finally gave you what may be the view of a lifetime, one not all get the chance to ever see. Big, soft cookies will be there once your expedition adventure is complete, even if I have to make them for you personally and ship them your way, they'll always be there. But a view like that sounds absolutely priceless. Thanks for sharing, wish I could see it too.
ReplyDeleteA sponsor dropped you? Man, don't want to cause any riffs by asking which one while you're still out three, but will tell you it's their loss. I took the time to click on every single sponsor on your list and wouldn't have taken the time to see what they each had to offer had you not been taking on this wondrous quest. From the great food, to the biking gear, the clothing, the satellite phone, all of it, I honestly took the time to visit each and every one of your sponsors websites because of you. Again I say, it's their loss, I wouldn't be at all surprised if people following you boycott them when they find out who it was, I know they'd be on my blacklist!
There is true joy in following you, Daniel. Before I found your blog I was in a pretty dark place mentally. You taking on this quest pulled me out of it, seriously, and now I'm finding myself feeling better about my circumstances and looking forward to reading about your progress. You are more of an inspiration than you may realize, and for that you have my deepest most heartfelt gratitude! Keep going, Brother, keep on posting too please. Thanks!
I am guessing that you are talking about the article written in the Crossroads Journal that said, "He also has received word that one of his sponsors may be dropping him a gift – something Dan likens to something out of the Hunger Games." A sponsor did not drop him, but sent him a gift. I'm not sure which sponsor, but his sponsors have been wonderful working with him. Borealis sent in a new wheel, The Satphone Store has provided him with many satellite phone minutes to be used with the phones they provided, DHL provided shipping of all of his equipment, ReadyStore provided all his food, just to name a few of his wonderful sponsors. You can see a list of them under the Sponsors tab on his blog. He appreciates all of their help, and especially that those of you reading his blog are supporting both him and his sponsors. It has taken a lot to undertake this endeavor, and couldn't have been done without everyone's help. Thank you.
DeleteI'm so glad I could be an inspiration for you. Keep going strong. And all my sponsors were great all the way to the end!
DeleteEvery mile an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Dan.
No worries. Whatever you do is cool. Love reading your blog posts every day. Be safe.
ReplyDeleteThis last part of this journey for both you and Juan is making it pretty interesting. Sounds like mother nature is making you both work for this finish line!! It will just make it more rewarding for this great accomplishment. I do hope the weather gets better and you can get some good miles in. Your doing great- hang in there and stay focused on the finish line. Keep pushing the pedals! .
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting the how the conditions change as you go south. Most of the way the sun would harden the snow with about 6 hours of good sun, but the final part I think the sun never gets high
DeleteEnough and it is so cold the snow never hardens. Also the final miles I with the soft snow I had t o real low on tire pressure, but then it was so cold the tire would stay flattened out and would not fit through the frame. It made those final 10 miles some of the hardest.
DeleteI think you have altitude effects.You are about 2000 m high, the air pressure is low and your brain does not get enough nitrogen to cheer you up and make you move. In high mountains it can cause horrible tragedies because even experienced mountaineers would sit down and never recover (there are huge list of Mount Everest etc casualties). You must think: it is high altitude illness, it creates apathy I have to move!
ReplyDeleteYes the altitude made it harder, above 9000 feet was when I would really feel the effects.
Deletehow many miles left? I sure hope you make it. Good luck
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