Profound Thanks to My Supporters
If you are reading this, you probably noticed I have tuned-up my website. It was time. Now that I have completed my adventure “Crossing America”, I needed to make room for my next adventures. The changes are easy enough to understand so I will not explain. If you have a minute, however, I hope you […]
FollowOctober 4 Crossing America
Smithfield, VA – Intersection of Hwy156/106 & 5 a distance of 50 miles. Distance traveled from Corner to Corner crossing America 6,343 miles, rode my bicycles 5,275 of those miles. I woke up to the aroma of fried sausage links, scrambled eggs, toast and coffee. Jim had insisted he would get up and prepare […]
October 3 Crossing America
Edenton, NC – Smithfield, VA a distance of 73 miles. Total miles traveled through today 6,293, on my bike for 5,225 of them. It’s time to finish this ride as again today the temperature was in the low 40s when I started this morning. Once again I’m also heading straight into a 10-15 mph headwind. […]
October 2 Crossing America
Bath, NC – Edenton, NC a distance of 63 hard miles thanks to the wind. Total distance traveled through today 6,220 miles, on my bike for 5,152 of them. Before going to bed Cindy said she would make breakfast for me in the morning until I told her what time I planned to get on […]
October 1 Crossing America
New Bern, NC – Bath, NC a distance of 49 miles. 6,157 miles traveled through today, 5,089 on a bike. Chilly this morning, I had to put on a jacket for the first time since arriving on the East Coast. I was hoping to be done before the cooler days of fall arrived. Tomorrow is […]
September 30 Crossing America
Jacksonville, NC – New Bern, NC a distance of 39 miles. Miles traveled through today 6,108, on my bike for 5,040 of them. Today was a laid back slow meandering day all around. I slept so well that when I woke myself up at 6:30 I just laid back down and slept another hour before […]
September 29 Crossing America
Wilmington, NC – Jacksonville, NC a distance of 61 miles. 6,099 miles traveled through today, 5,001 of them on a bike. Hard to believe I’ve ridden over 5,000 miles and have been n the road for 121 days. Saved myself 7 iles of riding today by continuing north on US Hwy 17 instead of backtracking […]
September 28 Crossing America
Conway, SC – Wilmington, NC a distance of 84 miles, rode 77 of them. Today put me over 6,000 miles of travel, 6,038 to be exact. 4,970 of them on a bike. Yesterday I had a tailwind most of the day, today I had one all day and what a difference it makes. First, I […]
September 27 Crossing America
Andrews,SC – Conway, SC a distance of 54 miles, all on my bike. 5,954 miles traveled, 4,863 of them on a bike. On the road by eight AM and had a tailwind for most of the day allowing me to have my fastest average time with a loaded bike to date. Arrived in Conway at […]
September 26 Crossing America
Moncks Corner, SC – Andrews, SC a distance of 40 miles. 5,900 miles traveled through today, 4,807 of them on a bicycle. One of the toughest things I’m coping with is meeting friends and having to say goodbye and move on so quickly. I’ll forever cherish the memory of these friends who have made my […]
September 25 Crossing America
Yemassee, SC – Moncks Corner, SC a distance of 75 miles. 5,860 miles traveled through today, 4,767 of them on my bike. The day didn’t start well as there was heavy fog when I left Yemassee. Didn’t much feel like riding either as my legs felt as though they were lead, guess from having two […]
September 24 Crossing America
Skidaway Island, SC – Yemassee, SC a distance of 69 miles, 43 on bike. Total distance traveled through today 5,495, on my bike 4,692 of them. Jack and Connie have treated me so well I did not want to leave today but the road beckons. Actually it’s getting late into the season for riding north […]
September 22-23 Crossing America
Two fantastic days on Skidaway Island a little, piece of paradise, visiting CLCHS classmates Jack and Connie. I had a great night of sleep in a nice comfy bed. After dragging myself out of this luxurious bed, I walked into the kitchen where Jack was getting ready to go for a morning walk. I declined to […]
September 21 Crossing America
Reidsville, GA – West of Savannah a distance of 50 miles. Distance traveled through today 5,426 miles, rode 4,649 on my bike. I was excited for this day to begin as I’d be riding with Jack to Savannah where I’ll be spending the next two days resting and visiting with him and Connie. Promptly at […]
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