Trip Preparation

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

It’s been a great few days at home.  Daily rides, visiting friends and family, and eating lots of food.  Reminds me of summer vacation back the day.  A few photos from the week:   Getting lost on a afternoon ride … Continued

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

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

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

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