Day 8 – Windy Rest Day at Lake Isabella 🚴‍♂️ 9.9 miles After stacking up a few big-mile days, I took a well-earned rest day at Lake Isabella. I moved to another campground about 10 miles down the road and planned to relax, enjoy the lake, and recharge a bit. The morning was beautiful. The lake was calm, the temperatures were perfect, and it felt good to slow down for a bit. That is, until the wind rolled in. By early afternoon, gusts were hitting 40 mph. At one point, I had to collapse the tent completely just to keep a pole from snapping. I spent a few hours riding out the worst of it, and eventually found a spot tucked behind a slope that offered just enough shelter to get the tent back up. The wind howled through the evening and finally started to ease up about an hour after sunset. Not exactly the peaceful rest day I was hoping for, but I still appreciated the break—and the chance to reset before heading into the next leg of the ride. We’ve already raised over $5,000 and we’re just getting started. I’m so grateful for everyone who’s supported the ride and the mission so far. Thank you for being part of this. If you’d like to help spread the word, please share the fundraiser with your friends and family. Every share helps raise awareness and makes a difference. https://gofund.me/730f7a59 I also started posting more trip updates and photos on Instagram if you want to follow along there too: @briangreeson Thanks again for all the support. I’m really looking forward to sharing more of this ride with you and keeping everyone updated as the journey continues. And as always, keep on pedaling.