Race to Kansas City

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 →

On the Road: Days 20 through 23

The days have become longer an cell phone service a bit more limited. I traveled from Wytheville, Virginia to Knoxville, Tennessee, roughly 198 miles in three days. As I write on my friend's computer in Nashville, I am now at 939 miles into my trek, maybe a quarter done of total mileage. Now for the... Continue Reading →

On the Road: Days 17, 18 & 19

I am beginning to forget what day of the week it is. Ideally just miss rush hour during what people call the work week. Here's a wrap up of what turned out to be three nights of camping over Memorial Day Weekend.  I had developed a distinctive musk.  Day 17: East Lexington to Troutville (50... Continue Reading →

Days 8 through 11: Rest Day(s)

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 →

On the Road: Days 3 Through 6

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 →

Gear: Went AWOL

For those of you that have Google music or are Beastie Boys fans, "I went AWOOOOOL"!! My XL Specialized AWOL arrived to City Bicycles this weekend, I test rode it Monday, had some racks and a new saddle put on and was able to roll home Tuesday afternoon. After months of test rides, pestering bike shop employees, self... Continue Reading →

Updates: Two Weeks Left!

Just over two weeks, 15 days, remain for my time in New York! Plenty to do, fortunately the remaining time is all to myself, save a few happy hours, a wedding and my last fundraising kick off party.  Free time will be spent planning routes, getting last minute travel/touring items, seeing friends, training, reading and... Continue Reading →

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