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Predictably unpredictable, the Cima store is closed, even though it should be open according to the posted hours

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03349-cima-store.jpg At the bottom of Cima Road, I cross the train tracks, arrive on pavement, and ride over to the Cima StoreThumbnailsThe heavily weathered board-and-batten exterior of the Cima store is in need of restoration workAt the bottom of Cima Road, I cross the train tracks, arrive on pavement, and ride over to the Cima StoreThumbnailsThe heavily weathered board-and-batten exterior of the Cima store is in need of restoration workAt the bottom of Cima Road, I cross the train tracks, arrive on pavement, and ride over to the Cima StoreThumbnailsThe heavily weathered board-and-batten exterior of the Cima store is in need of restoration workAt the bottom of Cima Road, I cross the train tracks, arrive on pavement, and ride over to the Cima StoreThumbnailsThe heavily weathered board-and-batten exterior of the Cima store is in need of restoration workAt the bottom of Cima Road, I cross the train tracks, arrive on pavement, and ride over to the Cima StoreThumbnailsThe heavily weathered board-and-batten exterior of the Cima store is in need of restoration work

On a bikepacking trip, one needs to treat this store like a spring that might not have water: carry enough water so that you don't have to rely on the store, but if the store is open, you may may be able to fill up and dry-camp somewhere unplanned.