The Agonizing Decision

After 4 days of babying my Achilles, it isn't getting any better. In fact, it is getting worse. I have changed my cycling position to the point where I can pedal without feeling too much pain. But now when I walk I favor the left leg and I can feel it constantly, whereas this was not a problem before.

The fact of the matter is, it needs rest. And it can't get any rest doing 60 rpm for 6-10 hrs per day. I've thought maybe if I give it 3 or 4 days rest it might heal, but it is wishful thinking. Once I did another long day it would become aggravated again.

So before I do any long term damage, it is time to make the inevitable decision. I must bandon this wonderful journey.

I am pecking this out on my smartphone at 3am. I can't sleep. I've agonized over this decision.  Even now tears are running down my cheeks.  I don't want to stop. It's been such an amazing journey. And we are fit and in a rhythm and are eager to see what lies ahead. But it will have to wait.

So...what now? We are close to Yellowstone so we've rented a car and  plan to do some site seeing. We fly home the end of the week.

Thank you for sharing our journey. We've had a blast. I hope you've enjoyed it too.

So long Great Divide Mountain Bike Route....for now.