Cleanup Time 🧽
Now that I’m settling back in at home, it’s cleanup time. Scott Shop Towels are great; but today I put an clean, old sock over my hand; and used that.
At one point during RAGBRAI, I got sunblock on my sleeping pad. It wasn’t possible to clean it well right then; so it had to wait until now. In any case, I wanted to clean the pad before storing it.
My sleeping pad is closed-cell foam; and I wasn’t sure how well it might tolerate immersion in water. I figured that damp-rag cleaning was a better option. What a tedious operation, though! All those little dimples needed cleaning.
Then I used a damp rag to clean my duffle bags. Not that they were really dirty, but a wipe-down doesn’t hurt; and they need airing. After all, they had sweaty clothes in them for a week!
Cleanup time also includes putting away quite a lot of stuff; and I sure haven’t tried to finish it all in one go! And I didn’t want to put my foot to hard use too soon.
My Foot 🦶🏻
My foot seems be a lot better; it doesn’t look as swollen as it did. All the same, I’m riding short and easy until it’s back to normal. I hope my foot is normal Saturday, because I want to ride to the salvage store.
When pedaling, I still have a tendency to stretch my left heel down; and jab with my foot. That started years ago, when I had pulled a hamstring muscle. Normal pedaling hurt; so I worked around it. Now it’s hard to pedal properly! Maybe one-legged drills in the trainer would help. Proper pedaling form is important if you’re going for long distance cycling. Cleanup time can also refer to how you ride!
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I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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