2018 CHALLENGE
Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide!
On the 4th September I will fly out to Vancouver.
On the 10th September 2018 - I will be cycling over 4,000km down the Pacific Coast Highway to San Diego, before crossing the border into Mexico to cycle the Baja Divide to Cabo San Lucas.
I will be sharing all of the planning and preparation as well as daily vlogging the cycling challenge!
I can't wait to share this experience with you!
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Show notes
What Caroline does
The next challenge what it is and why I choose it!
How it came about
Getting outside my comfort zone
Why the timing was just perfect
Being inspired by Faye Shepherd
10th September….
How do you plan for a trip like this?
Breaking it down and writing to do lists
Paying for the big ticket items
Equipment needs…
Spot Tracker….
Buying a tent
Support from the tribe with equipment
Training and being in recovery from the Appalachian Trail
Hip flexors and glutes
Being a blue sky thinker
Packing… and being more relaxed
Throwing in a few more luxuries
Not knowing how I’m going to pack stuff…
The bike…. needing 2 bikes…
Bike sponsorship….
Borrowing a bike and being able to post it back to LA US$90
Buying a bike, getting a bike fit & accessories, maintenance for the bike
Ignorance is bliss!
Bike maintenance….
Pedals & bike loading…
Rucksack on my back?
Time pressure
Saddle sores
Self care
Wanting a different pace
Mileage and nutrition
6 months to get my back balance back with nutrition
Not having ridden on a loaded bike before…
Crossing the border and why I’m a little apprehensive
Social events while on the road
Meeting up with Roz Savage - maybe?
The difficulties of planning while on the road
How much of the trip have I planned?
Heading to Forks…
Milestones…
Reaching LA for Halloween..
What I’m most looking forward to on this trip
Sharing my journey - “Document don’t create” (Gary Vee)
My two fears…. cars & guns
What if lists… and writing down all my fears
Having back up plans
Accommodation - Using warmshowers.org
Budgeting and reducing all of my costs down
Needing to be sensible
Looking for accommodation in LA
What can the tough girl tribe do to support
Managing the business while I’m on the road
Designing my business so I can be on the road
When I’m coming back to the UK
Heading to India and taking a month of everything
Trying to be relaxed
The next mega milestone
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IAPC&M Accredited Career Coach and NLP Practitioner looking to inspire, motivate and encourage women to find their dream career.
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