Yesterday was an interesting day. Rode 99.5 miles from Clarkston, Washington (new state!!) to Walla Walla. Thank god I got a new wheel as the terrain was desolate and services far and few between. My rear wheel appeared to be out of true for the two previous days. I took it to a bike shop... Continue Reading →
Yesterday contained a string of small blunders further limiting my ability to post. Monday morning started with a geographical gaff of setting up our tents in the wrong place in Lander's City Park, just on the wrong side of a small creek, that led to a rude awakening by a groundskeeper that informed us we... Continue Reading →
I do not take skipping writing about Kansas lightly. I will absolutely write about my experience, in possibly the most bike friendly state to date. It was infinitly more beautiful than I had expected. I made some fantastic riding partners. They helped improve my cycling quite a bit and filled many hours with laughter, entertainment... Continue Reading →
I cheated. I cheated myself. I had to rent a car to get across Missouri. There was a beautiful girl expected to land the Friday before the Fourth of July. I would have to cover 325+ miles in two days. Not likely for myself given the previous two days of head winds and need for... Continue Reading →
Apologies on the hiatus. I have continued to struggle with cell service, time and weather. This past Saturday, I completed my first century ride in Kansas. I met up with a group of fine liked minded travelers and we have been battling a heat wave. I hope to make it into Colorado tomorrow. Day 30... Continue Reading →
Happy 4th of July, all! Similar to most of my posts, this one is late. This is attributed to long days and lack of cell phone service, which is a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing when one wants to disconnect, a curse when you cannot pull up a weather report or map... Continue Reading →
I have 11 days to get to Kansas City for a 7:15 PM CDT Royals game on June 30. July 2, there is a Dirty Heads concert the Little Lady and I will be attending and more than likely some fireworks on July 4. According to Google Maps, I have roughly 600 miles to go... Continue Reading →
These posts are LONG overdue. This small stint of the journey thus far was a unique experience. Both in terms of mileage and hosts, unbeknownst of them. I write this after two weeks off, where I learned the following: 1. A diet comprised of foods from gas stations, fast food restaurants & diners is still... Continue Reading →
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