NIGHT RIDER UP TO TRUCKEE - Chapter 7 Radio Surfing

NIGHT RIDER UP TO TRUCKEEAn original story from Appaloosa RadioChapter 7 Radio SurfingAn itinerant musician gets off the light rail train and moves his bicycle, guitar, and other belongings to where a group has gatherer waiting for a very late eastbound bus. Bicycle Guy began the conversation. “I’m riding up to Truckee. Some of my old friends are performing in a club up there. I’m hoping to do some riffs with them.”“In May, I rode over the Rocky Mountains, all the way from Boulder, Colorado to Salt Lake City. I did it in just four days. Once I get started, I just keep going.”Bicycle Guy loaded his bike onto the front rack of the bus, put his fare into the fare box, and grabbed a seat in the middle of the bus. Then, he shares for all to hear, “I’m going to ride all night. I think I’ll be in Truckee about dawn, maybe a little later.”Mr. Hawaiian Shirt is incredulous. “You’re going to ride at night? Maybe you should camp out until it gets light.”“I like riding at night. It really focuses my energy. When I rode over the Rockies last Spring, I did an overnighter. Better to keep going. Don’t ever stop.”Traveling in silence with a legendWatching the snow fall as we travel the milesFrom New Mexico to TennesseeRadio surfing all the while