Kyle cruised into the parking lot of REI a few minutes before 10AM. He'd unloaded his saddle bags and detached the trunk bag earlier this morning and just visited a drug store to pick up some packs of wipes in case shower facilities were not available at the campsites. He had his kit and clothes packed into one of the saddle bags with plenty of room to spare. His bungie cables were ready for the tents and sleeping bags on the rear rack.

He parked his bike and locked his helmet to it as he heard the telltale sound of Charlize's Yamaha YZF‑R1 approaching. There was an odd echo effect,...