We had planned on going 60 miles today into Marathon, Texas but the campgrounds and motels were all full because of Spring Vacation,  so we had to stop in Alpine which was  just 26 miles riding. But after yesterday’s tough ride none of us minded a short day. So that makes tomorrow an 85 mile day but Sunday will be a rest day so that is alright. Bicycle riding really seems to make my Parkinson’s better, but there is one thing that is difficult, that is going slower than 4 mph up steep hills and getting started. The reason is that the Parkinson’s has really affected my balance so when I am going slow I wobble around a lot. When I get to 4 mph going uphill I get off and walk which I really don’t mind because I walk 3.7 mph and I get to rest my Butt and use some different muscles. When I start I make sure the bike is in it’s lowest gear so I can get it moving quickly, and I also get the right hand pedal  in the half way up position so I can stand on it when I start and my weight gets it going quickly. I usually wobble when I start so I make sure no cars are coming before I start. The biggest challenge I have on the trip is when we are riding in town and stopping and starting at stop lights especially when there is a vehicle right next to me as I start. I pray hard. I am loosing weight though I don’t for sure how much, but my bike shorts are fitting looser and this morning I bent over and laced my shoes without gasping for breath.