My 2018 ride was minimal due to my father dying. During May/June 2018 I also decided to leave McKesson after 10 years and join Unity Technologies. Part of that decision was to finally leave Phoenix, AZ and move to Spokane, WA. I’ve liked Spokane and this part of the country during my visits over the years and having family here also makes it an easier decision.
In May of 2018 my father’s cancer finally took his life. I rode up to South Dakota from Phoenix that final trip as I’d done many times over the years, but on the way up it was to make sure I’d be there for his final weeks.
May Route from Phoenix to Rapid City:
Phoenix, AZ to Grand Junction, CO
Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO
Denver, CO to Rapid City, SD
Made it to Rapid City, SD!
Mid June return from Rapid City, SD to Phoenix, AZ
Rapid City, SD to Denver, CO to Crested Butte, CO
Nothing too spectacular on the way through SD, WY and CO on the way to Denver and Crested Butte.
This time after my Father’s passing was spent in these beautiful mountains in quiet solitude. It was good to reflect on the life I had with such a good father. Nothing is ever perfect, but he was a good Dad and always supportive of his children.
Crested Butte, CO to Dolores, CO
Dolores, CO to Phoenix, AZ
Made to Phoenix where I began the process accepting a job from a new company, selling my home in Phoenix, buying a home in Spokane (see route below), and moving from AZ to WA.
In August I will be riding from Phoenix, AZ to Priest Lake, ID to spend time with family
August 2018 Route:
The trip was not one for sight seeing since I’ve ridden this route a number of times, but one of getting to Spokane and finding a home. Two weeks of house hunting paid off and I found the home that I am in now.
August 27th
Phoenix, AZ to Alamo, NV
Daily Notes: Very hot ride from Phoenix to Alamo.
August 28th
Alamo, NV to Boise, ID
Daily Notes: A cooler day, not too much traffic. Stayed with friends in Boise.
August 29th
Boise, ID to Spokane, WA