What kind of day was it? Busy, fun and a real mix of conversation, dogs and bike prep. Up early for coffee and company with Jody. Great coffee and conversation while she did some client work. Then Shannon and I went on a mission to pick up packages and last-minute gear. Along the way was […]
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The day was bookended by the sun: sunrise over the Snake River and sunset on Puget Sound. From dry Idaho to wet Washington. Lots of miles in between. The wine country of Oregon and Washington reminds me of California. Including the scorched grasslands. A few backroads along the way reminded me of Iowa from
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The wide open spaces of the American west. They really exist. And it rolled out right in front of me like a carpet. Left Laramie for points west and north. No winding roads here, just a straight shot of Interstate. Well, there was that Google Maps detour through the countryside to avoid the construction traffic
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The driving experience continues. Today almost 600 miles, 4 states, 2 time zones—Amarillo to Laramie. After months of triple digits, 70s at 7200 feet sounds (and feels) delightful! Finished the panhandle and climbed into New Mexico. Then sliced Colorado in half along the I-25 corridor until Fort Collins. Climbed that last 2000 feet in
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The first day was a driving experience. Made it across the panhandle to Amarillo. About the only car carrying a bike. Found Cadillac Ranch. Didn’t buy the paint figuring there already were enough layers. My Luke’s 214 shirt started a conversation with a family from Meriman Park. Took their picture in front of the monument.
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Since I am going completely mobile on this trip to the PNW, I thought I’d try blogging from my phone. So far, so good. A Wednesday departure from Dallas with stops along the way to see public art (mostly murals, I hope) and a short hop on the bike. More from this space over the
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Earlier this year in this space I reported on and outlined an adventure coming up in the summer. Heading North has changed a bit since that post. Let’s see where shall I start? Oh, yeah, The Fall. Back in March I took a tumble at Tour de Zona and broke my collarbone. That really changed
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It’s what happens when you combine an athletic passion with digital technology and a touch of OCD? You get athletes, particularly cyclists, driven to publish their riding stats. “If it is not on Strava it didn’t happen,” isn’t really a joke. Think of all of the rides you’ve been on and recorded and shared. Mileage,
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She peers over his shoulder as the bike rounds the corner. “On your left” takes on a whole new meaning when it’s a terrier muzzle that’s pointing the way. From trailers to tethers to backpacks, dog lovers have found all manner of methods to include their furry family member in their cycling passion. My group
Over time rallies went from being almost a lark to being a veritable drag race to finish (see my blog about “remember this is supposed to be fun”). And, also, as time has gone on, things have come full circle. Today a friend related how she could have probably ridden a longer distance at a
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