tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post3909666851954577516..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Moab expressJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-66133212108357223982009-05-21T20:41:45.695-06:002009-05-21T20:41:45.695-06:00LOOSE SPOKE\!!!
dude...you gotta take care of th...LOOSE SPOKE\!!! <br />dude...you gotta take care of that stuff in the field...<br /><br />get with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-81278693290351971312009-05-15T15:15:00.000-06:002009-05-15T15:15:00.000-06:00Best Wishes, Jill.
Sounds like you should add mino...Best Wishes, Jill.<br />Sounds like you should add minor bike repair to your reclaimed life. Just tighten it until it plunks the same pitch as the others. It'll usually do. <br />Hammer on,<br />myumaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-23718079720697708592009-05-14T21:29:00.000-06:002009-05-14T21:29:00.000-06:00Hey, I'm a winter biker from wisconsin, 47 years y...Hey, I'm a winter biker from wisconsin, 47 years young, and your blog reader for 2+ years. A guy I was dating broke my heart a few months back, and I've been slowly reclaiming the biketrips that we took together by biking them alone. I've always loved biking alone, though most friends will discourage me and raise their eyebrows when I tell them what I've done and where i've gone. Your lifestyle has done nothing but fully supported my own true desires to be on a bike as much as possible and feel the sustaining joy and strength that comes from a trip well-biked. I've never written to anyone I don't know, but felt compelled to do so because your breakup entry upset me so. I'll spare the advice, because it's all about the journey: you'll find your way. You already have so many times (geez, I suddenly feel like Glenda the good witch of the North telling Dorothy she had the ability to go home all along!). Jill, you're an amazing amazing woman and my hero. Rock on! I am!lallalahttp://lallala.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-84173326076223012632009-05-14T20:50:00.000-06:002009-05-14T20:50:00.000-06:00Jill, you are one tough cookie. I mean that in on...Jill, you are one tough cookie. I mean that in only the best way, with the highest level of respect. Be safe and good luck.VA Bikernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-41834820447584212312009-05-14T20:05:00.000-06:002009-05-14T20:05:00.000-06:00Jill your spot says that you are just climbing Hor...Jill your spot says that you are just climbing Horsethief, ouch. You are on the home stretch GO GO GO you Rock!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-75250263723290006912009-05-14T16:27:00.000-06:002009-05-14T16:27:00.000-06:00Mike In WI say's
That's one heck of ride Jill!!!...Mike In WI say's<br /><br /> That's one heck of ride Jill!!!<br /><br /> After watching you on SPOT, I feel trapped in my dark office watching your wonderful progress...<br /><br /> I decided that Alaska does not need you but us in the lower 48 love having you around.<br /><br /> Mike In WIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63068982975544219472009-05-14T15:28:00.000-06:002009-05-14T15:28:00.000-06:00Slow day at work - following your progress on SPOT...Slow day at work - following your progress on SPOT and Google Earth. Can't wait to see your photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-54023675658153720682009-05-14T14:02:00.000-06:002009-05-14T14:02:00.000-06:00I've been checking in on your spot daily to see th...I've been checking in on your spot daily to see that your still going strong and I am glad that you are. Just like other stated, you may be alone on your bike but we are all here waiting and watching. Good luck trying to figure things out and clear your mind. Your strong will and tenancity in your daily adventures will surely help you get through.<br />Erin in IAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37254890183346824322009-05-14T13:46:00.000-06:002009-05-14T13:46:00.000-06:00Can't wait to see your photos of that awesome terr...Can't wait to see your photos of that awesome territory - some of the best in the country. Stay well; all of your friends, real and those of us in etherland wish you the best.<br /><br />BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-88589299730695924142009-05-14T12:34:00.000-06:002009-05-14T12:34:00.000-06:00I can't believe you're doing this alone. You are ...I can't believe you're doing this alone. You are SOOO amazing! What an inspiration!ay-emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586367963102769664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-15724286909398422902009-05-14T12:31:00.000-06:002009-05-14T12:31:00.000-06:00Sorry you are out there riding with such a heavy h...Sorry you are out there riding with such a heavy heart. We have all suffered through similar suprise betrayals and it takes a while to learn to shoulder it and just go on with your life. You can only do it one day at a time, as they say, or one mile at a time, in your case! You are such an outstanding and talented person...you'll overcome. The thing I realized after a similar breakup (with timing even worse than yours, but not much) is that my own dreams remained intact...and I have since lived them out! After the break-up, I was able to thrive! You will too, I know it. Good riding to you, and come back to AK. I think we need you up here.Julie in Alaskanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85237918196706572962009-05-14T04:21:00.000-06:002009-05-14T04:21:00.000-06:00So, does anybody else check the Spot page and zoom...So, does anybody else check the Spot page and zoom in *real* close...kindathinkin'....maybe....Jill's gonna look up?.......sigh.......couple more years i guess.DavePnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-18686343749974083622009-05-13T20:36:00.000-06:002009-05-13T20:36:00.000-06:00You wll not be riding in solitude. Hundreds, perh...You wll not be riding in solitude. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of us will be riding with you in spirit. We have stuck with you for years and we will not abandon you now...<br /><br />All the best!<br /><br />Enviously,<br /> Eric OliverEricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-7112528199587436392009-05-13T12:49:00.000-06:002009-05-13T12:49:00.000-06:00Go Jill! This sounds like a fabulous adventure. ...Go Jill! This sounds like a fabulous adventure. Can't wait to hear all about it.HPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873267945591483016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-68326250346654453392009-05-13T12:09:00.000-06:002009-05-13T12:09:00.000-06:00I've ridden the Kokopelli - it's tough! Make sure...I've ridden the Kokopelli - it's tough! Make sure you have plenty of water.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5487003331221862872009-05-13T11:22:00.000-06:002009-05-13T11:22:00.000-06:00Jill, I hope you have a fun, safe, head clearing r...Jill, I hope you have a fun, safe, head clearing ride. I was sad to hear that Geoff broke off your relationship. From experience I can say you will no doubt meet your someone special soon enough.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13301533235218419365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63225705356097532382009-05-13T04:18:00.000-06:002009-05-13T04:18:00.000-06:00Good Luck!!!Good Luck!!!Danielle Mustohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780175857761747942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-14942152750530280952009-05-12T17:30:00.000-06:002009-05-12T17:30:00.000-06:00Looking forward to seeing some pics and maybe some...Looking forward to seeing some pics and maybe some video...maybe even a bright smile from you.<br /><br /> Sounds like a wheel truing class is in the cards.<br /><br /> I would love to see the camp setup and how you packed everything along with the ride report.<br /> MTMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-88901263520487902802009-05-12T15:24:00.000-06:002009-05-12T15:24:00.000-06:00Probably too late, but if you need any type of sup...Probably too late, but if you need any type of support between Loma and Moab, fell free to get in touch.<br />I live in the area and have time.<br />Peterpeter584https://www.blogger.com/profile/11991945519214849047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45283412071976894672009-05-12T13:07:00.000-06:002009-05-12T13:07:00.000-06:00Jill: I am just trying to catch up on what is goi...Jill: I am just trying to catch up on what is going on "up in alaska". Sorry to hear about you and Geoff. This ride should help you sort out things. <br /><br />I have ridden around Fruita and Loma a few times. Sweet rides, good views, and they provide a lot of introspection....<br /><br />Take care.dinglearmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-73946512994929134152009-05-12T12:14:00.000-06:002009-05-12T12:14:00.000-06:00Good luck Jill!Good luck Jill!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302464727714641147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-9186566546127944662009-05-12T12:05:00.000-06:002009-05-12T12:05:00.000-06:00Wow, you are in my neck of the woods now. I just l...Wow, you are in my neck of the woods now. I just love Fruita. I hope the beauty of the place is able to distract you from your loneliness.Jason Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326575714888054281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-71918207862037185192009-05-12T10:54:00.000-06:002009-05-12T10:54:00.000-06:00Jill,
A loose spoke on a front wheel will not usu...Jill,<br /><br />A loose spoke on a front wheel will not usually affect much. I usually carry a few extras in my seat post. I also carry a kevlar emergency spoke. <br /><br />Although rare, the biggest problem is the chain coming off between the rear cluster and the spokes. That will gough and greatly weaken the spokes on the drive side. <br /><br />If you pick up a lot of adobe mud on your chain and/or rear derailleur, then it may lead to this problem. Or, if your derailleur hanger gets bent too far out of alignment it may also allow the chain to come off like this. <br /><br />I am glad you are using a SPOT. I hope you are also using your regular GPS with the Topo maps loaded into it, because it can help you find springs. There is a heck of a lot more water out there than most people realize. <br /><br />You can always push a bike with a broken wheel and you can go hungry for quite a while, but water is the biggest issue out there. With the topos loaded in my GPS I have found water in the high desert when others have sworn that there was none.<br /><br />Good luck! I hope you find it therapeutic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085684938294494722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-15441892744036792912009-05-12T10:41:00.000-06:002009-05-12T10:41:00.000-06:00Good luck Jill. If the long rides don't work out ...Good luck Jill. If the long rides don't work out you can still have plenty of fun on shorter trails in Moab. Have fun whatever you do!29erhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884139708847475254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60300768400224747562009-05-12T08:47:00.000-06:002009-05-12T08:47:00.000-06:00I aimed for doing Kokopelli in 3 days. (scratched ...I aimed for doing Kokopelli in 3 days. (scratched after 2 because of an injury to another member of the group). Then I barely lived to complete White Rim in one day.<br />Go superwoman go!Chrisnoreply@blogger.com