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Date: 12-14-2002
Subject: Punky, Lew & Achi 2: Patagonia winds
Hi everyone: We finally got a taste of the infamous maximum force winds in Patagonia. Locals confirmed winds of 120kph during our ride from Rio Gallegos to Puerto San Julian on ruta #3. Add to the wind speed our forward velocity of 85kph and you get over 200kph, when the wind was on our noses. That means we were feeling hurricane force 3, I think. The side forces were ferocious, jerking Critter around and challenging my mind to instruct the body to persevere and maintain control. Punky got blown off his perch, but I quickly put him back. His leash is tethered to me around my neck. Critter, Seņor Frog, Punky, Lew & Achi 2 are exhausted, but safely back in Caleta Olivia. Critter went to Balboa Mechanics shop and has a new rear tire (had to settle for a 120 wide Pirelli MT60) and rear sprocket. The mechanic couldn't get the nut off the front pinion sprocket shaft, so I have to get that done down the road, maybe in Comodoro Rivadavia. I have the pinion sprocket. Changed the oil, cleaned the filters and put in synthetic Castrol GPS. Riding north on ruta #3 to Comodoro Rivadavia tomorrow. Its a short 78km ride. There, we will try to make contact with Eduardo Ripoll (lost his phone number), a rider friend of Ricardo Rocco Paz's. Daytime temperatures are up around 90-92F now. Getting rid of cold weather clothing. Ricardo, I'm still trying to get Moto Pablo's info for you. Exactly what is the plan to meet (last I remember you said Dec. 24) in Azul and what is the party Jan. 2,3 & 4 about? I need to go drink another liter of fruit juice and take another pain reliever.
Later, amigos & amigas.
Punky, Lew & Achi 2
Americas Motopaseo
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