With two weeks off and less than two weeks to knock out a Tennessee to Kansas City (here I come) trip, I will need to get back into fighting shape. Recreating what I did in my last two days of riding will be a feat unto itself. Here is a taste of the last day's... 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 →
Day 14 - 35 miles: Charlottesville to Afton Have breakfast with David and get some final directions to grab food and a spare tired in town before heading to the TransAmerica Trail (TAT). The TAT takes one through a small portion of VMA's campus. I check out the Rotunda and attempt to see the lawn,... Continue Reading →
Headed south from Sterling to Charlottesville, there is some beautiful country. Lots of hills and farm animals for each hill. The landscape is quite lush and reminds me of a slightly more rugged version of central Pennsylvania, having become intimately in touch with the drive from Philly to Pittsburgh throughout my college career. Day 12:... Continue Reading →
After a week on the road and a little inflammation in the knee, I arrived at my dear friends, the Boutcher's home in Sterling, VA. I haven't seen Eric and Elise since Memorial Day of 2016. At that time they just had their son, Dean, and with the recent addition of twins, are up to... Continue Reading →
Computer access two days in a row, oh boy!!! Day 7: Tuesday, May 16 - Hot & Hilly Leisurely woke up when my gracious hosts were getting ready for work. After a comfortable night's rest and weirdly doing laundry at 11:30 pm, throwing things in the dryer at 1:20 am, all personal belongings were spoken... Continue Reading →
Where does the time go?! I have made great progress this week, up to roughly 230 miles. I am a day behind when it comes to geographical location. The weather was a bit off and some possible tendinitis in my knee were the main culprits, but in the end I think it worked out for... Continue Reading →
I made it to Philly! Had a great stop in Princeton to split up mileage. Also lucked out on weather considering it was low 60's and a mix of sun and overcast skies. Here is a rundown of each day. If there are spelling mistakes or wonky sentences, I wrote this on my phone without... Continue Reading →
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