Get Rid of Your Fear of Personal and Professional Storms with These 5 Rainy-Day Tips

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Route Map showing Day 22 of the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, Moran Wyoming to Dubois Wyoming

Today I rode through Grand Teton National Park. It was my first full day of riding in the rain.

Unfortunately it obscured some beautiful views of the famous mountain range.

I donned my rain gear and carried on. It was a bit chilly, so I had to break out a set of hand warmers to stuff in my gloves until I began the difficult climb in the afternoon as it warmed up.

The ride in the rain had me thinking about when and how to ride through storms. In today's video I offer 5 tips for facing stormy weather on a bicycle or in your career.

Photo, Day 22 of the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, Mandy in rain gear front of a colorful mountain slope in the Grand Teton National Park

Colorful grasses and flowers painted the mountain slopes in front of the majestic Grand Teton range in Grand Teton National Park.

Making memories
  • I enjoyed the heated shelter of a camping cabin this evening at Lava Mountain Lodge. I was thankful for the laundry room, showers, friendly staff, and restaurant too.
  • I met other cyclists today! Just a few feet from my start, I met Paul who is traveling cross-country on his recumbent bicycle. He recounted some of the challenges he faced in the remote parts of the journey, including a bent derailleur that left his bicycle inoperable. I also played leap frog with David from Colter Bay Village all the way to our destination. David is riding the Great Divide tail and is bike-packing on a mountain bike. Ultimately, we ended up staying at the same campground and enjoyed dinner and breakfast together. He's a chemical engineer, knows a little about quantum computing, and is transitioning to new professional roles. I enjoyed our professional and cycling conversation.
  • I stopped at Colter Bay Village for a warm drink and to see if clouds would clear long enough to enjoy a view of the majestic mountain range. It didn't clear up, but I enjoyed my conversation with William, a teacher from Washington, D.C., who works at national parks during his summer breaks.
  • The big accomplishment today was the steady climb over Togwotee Pass (9,658 feet / 2,944 m). This is the 2nd highest elevation of the entire trip. Signs warned of high bear activity. I saw scat all along the shoulder, but thankfully didn't encounter any bears. But I was ready!
  • Today's trip also had a sad moment. As I began to descend the Togwotee Pass, I came upon a single car accident. I slowed to offer emergency help. There were already about 5 people on the scene. They shook their heads. It was too late. The accident was immediately fatal.
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