2018 CHALLENGE  Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide! On the 4th September I will fly out to Vancouver. On the 10th September 2018 - I will be cycling over 4,000km down the Pacific Coast Highway to San Diego, before crossing the border into Mexico to cycle the Baja Divide to Cabo San Lucas. I will be sharing all of the planning and preparation as well as daily vlogging the cycling challenge! I can't wait to share this experience with you!  To support Tough Girl Challenges, please become a patron. Help me to increase the amount of female role models in the media.  Show notes What Caroline does The next challenge what it is and why I choose it! How it came about Getting outside my comfort zone Why the timing was just perfect Being inspired by Faye Shepherd 10th September…. How do you plan for a trip like this? Breaking it down and writing to do lists Paying for the big ticket items Equipment needs… Spot Tracker…. Buying a tent Support from the tribe with equipment Training and being in recovery from the Appalachian Trail Hip flexors and glutes Being a blue sky thinker Packing… and being more relaxed Throwing in a few more luxuries Not knowing how I’m going to pack stuff… The bike…. needing 2 bikes… Bike sponsorship…. Borrowing a bike and being able to post it back to LA US$90 Ride On - http://www.rideon.com  Buying a bike, getting a bike fit & accessories, maintenance for the bike Ignorance is bliss! Bike maintenance….  Pedals & bike loading… Rucksack on my back? Time pressure Saddle sores Self care Wanting a different pace Mileage and nutrition 6 months to get  my back balance back with nutrition Not having ridden on a loaded bike before… Crossing the border and why I’m a little apprehensive Social events while on the road Meeting up with Roz Savage - maybe? The difficulties of planning while on the road How much of the trip have I planned? Heading to Forks… Milestones… Reaching LA for Halloween.. What I’m most looking forward to on this trip Sharing my journey - “Document don’t create” (Gary Vee) My two fears…. cars & guns What if lists… and writing down all my fears Having back up plans Accommodation - Using warmshowers.org Budgeting and reducing all of my costs down Needing to be sensible  Looking for accommodation in LA What can the tough girl tribe do to support Managing the business while I’m on the road Designing my business so I can be on the road When I’m coming back to the UK Heading to India and taking a month of everything Trying to be relaxed The next mega milestone Connect with Caroline Wellingham IAPC&M Accredited Career Coach and NLP Practitioner looking to inspire, motivate and encourage women to find their dream career. Website -  http://www.raisethebarlifecoaching.com  Twitter  -  @raisethebarlife   Instagram - @raise_the_bar_life