Kings Canyon/Sequoia 2003 Camp-out [page 2]
After lunch the group split up with Carl and Rich taking the direct (easy!) route and Fred and I taking Ca 245, a road with more twists per mile than most. I felt off on the ride so let Fred take the lead. Things were just not right -- I assumed I was having an off day so slowed down.
We entered the park and made our way the 35 miles or so down to the campground. Our timing was perfect! We met up with the other three bikes less than a mile from the campground. We set up camp, got wood, beer, and ice from the store, and proceeded to enjoy a pleasant afternoon with almost no worries.
I was the one worrying. I took a look at my rear tire in the campground and found that in the last 300 miles the tread had disappeared at the center of the tire. Lots of tread at the sidewalls, but nothing at the center. Ouch. At the rate the tire was wearing it would not get me home. Maybe that is one of the reasons I felt off on the ride.
Just before it started getting dark the camp stoves were fired up
and dinner prepared. Rich brought home made chili. I made some
pasta and then dumped a couple of cans of store bought chili in it
which Fred and I shared. I don't think anyone went hungry. Or
thirsty.
After dinner Pete started the fire and he and Joey roasted marshmallows while the rest of told lies over beer and tequila. One-by-one we went off to bed.