THE RIDE OF MY LIFE—COVER REVEAL
Coming in August
THE RIDE OF MY LIFE
A look inside:
Fear of financial ruin began when I discovered the coast-to-coast bicycle tour price was $10,000. How would I afford it? The cost was all inclusive, but not suitable for my budget. After all, I was retired and lived on a fixed income.
Then one day as I reviewed the tour company’s website for the hundredth time, I read that they were hiring ‘SAG drivers’ for the cross-country tour. SAG stands for Supply and Gear. They offered no salary, but they gave forty percent off the actual price of the tour. I applied at once and surprisingly got the job. Probably because of my many years of cycling experience. I had hoped and prayed this would happen. It was a go. The trip now cost $6,000 instead of $10,000 and started to take shape. The fear of financial ruin, self-doubt, and anxiety were gone—at least for the moment.
Days later, after getting the job, very specific instructions arrived in the mail from the tour company. It was like Christmas morning as I opened the mail. Hands shaking, palms sweaty, I anxiously ripped open the envelope with total disregard for its contents.
I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek into The Ride Of My Life.
6 Replies to “THE RIDE OF MY LIFE—COVER REVEAL”
For those of you who don’t understand the cost of this trip, start by staying in a four star hotel for 60 nights. Airfare to California (one way), and one way from Florida. Hire a chef, a bike mechanic and someone to transport your gear. GOT IT??
Wow! My brother took a bike trip from San Antonio, Texas to Moab, Utah back in the 70’s. He had some interesting stories from that trip.
Wow! I had no idea cycling coast to coast would be so expensive—not that I could even imagine undertaking such a challenge. Intriguing!
I don’t know what would hurt more… coughing up the cost of the trip or the actual ride!
I couldnt even sit that long on a bike. But what an accomplishment for her.
I agree, Mae, I never thought it would be so much.