Overland Monthly: Devoted to the Development of the CountryA. Roman and Company, 1902 |
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Page 27
... wheel a thorough overhauling . Then , by Lae time I had unpacked my box and secured a stock of provisions for an- other six days in the mountains . it was not far from sunset . But I started , the Josephine County Caves my destina- tion ...
... wheel a thorough overhauling . Then , by Lae time I had unpacked my box and secured a stock of provisions for an- other six days in the mountains . it was not far from sunset . But I started , the Josephine County Caves my destina- tion ...
Page 28
... wheel over part of it , and much easier to push it the rest of the way than to leave it at the end of the trail and carry my belongings , a la pack horse - three lies , than which blacker were never told . I had intended to leave my wheel ...
... wheel over part of it , and much easier to push it the rest of the way than to leave it at the end of the trail and carry my belongings , a la pack horse - three lies , than which blacker were never told . I had intended to leave my wheel ...
Page 29
... wheel . I was compelled to tie the pedals to the frame to prevent the wheel from getting away from me while I was strug- gling for a footing , and then actually to lift up that heavy load , step by step . Once out of the canyon ...
... wheel . I was compelled to tie the pedals to the frame to prevent the wheel from getting away from me while I was strug- gling for a footing , and then actually to lift up that heavy load , step by step . Once out of the canyon ...
Page 30
... wheel within control was by back - pedaling . The top of the grade was pretty steep , and the wheel was beginning to run at a dangerous speed when the road took a sharp turn . I concluded to stick to the wheel and make the turn in hopes ...
... wheel within control was by back - pedaling . The top of the grade was pretty steep , and the wheel was beginning to run at a dangerous speed when the road took a sharp turn . I concluded to stick to the wheel and make the turn in hopes ...
Page 31
... wheel was still ridable , and by tying a bandage tightly around my ankle , I was able to ride without pain and walk when necessary , in spite of the pain . I did no coasting , however , for the road was too steep from the top of the ...
... wheel was still ridable , and by tying a bandage tightly around my ankle , I was able to ride without pain and walk when necessary , in spite of the pain . I did no coasting , however , for the road was too steep from the top of the ...
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