Host stays and sun rays
Day 5, May 4th Well I’m slowly ticking on the miles and it’s actually starting to look like I’ve made progress when I look at a map. After my last post I pedaled a hard 20 miles into some strong … Continued
Racing sunset in the wetlands
Day 2 (May 1st) finished up well. I swung into a health food store on my way to Kitty Hawk for some snacks and struck up a conversation with the employees. They didn’t think my planned camping destination still existed, … Continued
Defuel, Refuel, Taxi cabs
*Did not have wifi in the airport so I’m posting this late… probably will be a common theme with my updates* Well I can’t deny that the start of the trip has had plenty of hiccups, but that said things … Continued
Final Prep!
Well last night before I officially start the ride. I’m feeling the anxiety! It’s been quite the flurry in the past weekend. Krista came home for the weekend and we put in a good loaded test rides, cancelled a bank account, … Continued
Moving out
I’m officially moved out of the Rockford area. Sipping coffee from my handy dandy Ortlieb drip filter and creating today’s to-do list. One week from today I will sitting in a plane flying to Virginia! I’m glad I was able … Continued
Last day at work
Well that’s it folks… no more paychecks for a while. I’m not a fan of goodbyes (not sure anyone is), but I usually feel better after the fact. It was a good day as far as last days can go. … Continued
Grill out, Send off, Trek tour!
I started this post over a week ago and never actually published it. I think I figured out how to show this in chronological order in my blog, but my apologies if it does not work. Lots going on in … Continued
Not your carbon road bike…
Well I finally loaded the bike this weekend with the panniers and all. This thing is by no means a light bike. I could hardly fit the thing through my bedroom door and into the kitchen to weigh it. I’ve … Continued