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From my balcony at the Royal Hawaiian, I can see Kelbaker Road heading into the cherished emptiness of Mojave National Preserve

07781-royal-hawaiian-kelbaker-800px.jpg Roadside view of the Royal Hawaiian Motel, my home last night while waiting to begin the bikepacking tripThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is now packed and assembled, ready to leave the Royal Hawaiian and spend two weeks in Mojave National PreserveRoadside view of the Royal Hawaiian Motel, my home last night while waiting to begin the bikepacking tripThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is now packed and assembled, ready to leave the Royal Hawaiian and spend two weeks in Mojave National PreserveRoadside view of the Royal Hawaiian Motel, my home last night while waiting to begin the bikepacking tripThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is now packed and assembled, ready to leave the Royal Hawaiian and spend two weeks in Mojave National PreserveRoadside view of the Royal Hawaiian Motel, my home last night while waiting to begin the bikepacking tripThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is now packed and assembled, ready to leave the Royal Hawaiian and spend two weeks in Mojave National PreserveRoadside view of the Royal Hawaiian Motel, my home last night while waiting to begin the bikepacking tripThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is now packed and assembled, ready to leave the Royal Hawaiian and spend two weeks in Mojave National Preserve

After my huge meal at the breakfast buffet, I return to my motel room to pack up and get going.