I will return to Red Rock Canyon outside Vegas and climb to its high point at 4,771 feet and I will gaze with wonder at the Big Red Stripe crossing the rocky terrain.
So today, with Vero Beach and Florida in the rear-view mirror, I pedaled through Summerlin and then to Red Rock Canyon and turned onto the 13-mile federal loop that I pedaled so many times when I lived here.
As I pedaled each stroke and stared at the landscape, a wave of gratitude washed over me.
I was lucky to be soaking up this moment around 8 a.m. today.
I reached the overlook at 4,771 feet, some 2,500 feet from where I started today and took a seat at the parking lot bench.
I promised myself that my first post-crash photo on a bicycle would be right here -- at the high point.
There were some tears, reflecting back on being knocked down and coming close to being another Florida bicyclist fatality.
And I was thankful for my recovery that was fueled by so many kind friends who offered everything from food packages and heartfelt messages in cards to donations and visits.
You got me back on the mountain under the Big Stripe and I will always be thankful.
My plans in Las Vegas are to launch my sports-business website called, "LVSportsBiz.com." and also work on the campaign team to get Jared Fisher elected as Nevada's next governor in 2018.
It's an exciting time for the Las Vegas sports-business industry with a new football stadium for the Raiders and UNLV; the maiden season of the Vegas Golden Knights and NASCAR launching a second annual race next year. If you would like to advertise on LVSportsBiz.com, please contact me at asnel@lvsportsbiz.com
I had a feeling that I would meet someone I knew along this morning's ride.
And lo and behold, it was Heather Fisher -- who is marred to Jared Fisher, my friend who is running for governor.
It's going to be a great return ot Las Vegas.
I'm getting back to the place I love.
5 comments:
Alan,
I am so glad that you are back in the saddle again and celebrating your return in such a grand way with a bit of magical synchronicity thrown in.
It was always on my bucket list to visit Vegas and ck out the wonders of nature near there by bike but especially with you having returned, it has become more of a priority, assuming I would be welcome to visit and ride with you.
Take care and good luck on your new venture!
Tom Krumreich
Thank you Tom. I'm glad I got the chance to see you in Tampa before I left.
Great to see that you are back riding and the beautiful terrain of Nevada. Enjoy! All the best for you Alan.
Alan, glad that you are back where you belong, and that your recovery continues to progress.
thank you so much for this good informations !
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