June 24 Crossing America
Eminence, MO – Hartville, MO. Distance 79 miles, I rode 74. Total distance traveled 1,589 miles, rode by bike 1,394. As promised Gene Moll arrived at the campground last night to say he’d be riding with me today. Gladys his wife and he are camped in their Dodge Camper at the Alley Spring Campground. They […]
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Farmington, MO – Eminence, MO. Distance 88 miles, I rode 62 miles. Total distance traveled through today 1,510 miles, miles ridden by bike 1,320. Before getting to today’s ride, I’d like to back up and share with you the wonderful facility the community of Farmington has established for the touring bicyclists traveling through their community. […]
June 22 Crossing America
Chester, IL – Farmington, MO. Distance 49 miles Total distance covered through today 1,422 miles, miles ridden on my bike 1,328 Its whining time again my friends. I was able to get on the road by 7:00 for what was billed as one of our “Easiest” days of riding; right for a twenty something year […]
June 21 Crossing America
Carbondale, IL – Chester, IL. Distance 58 miles I had another great night sleep though disappointed Joey the cat didn’t cuddle me last night. Guess he found one of the gal’s to be a better bed partner. Got up about six and slowly packed up my gear and got my bike ready to ride. Rode […]
June 20 Crossing America
Carbondale, IL. Day of Service and Rest Really nice folks we’re staying in the home of Jim and Kate Renshaw, parents of a rider from last year Seth Milam and owner of two matching Boston Terriers (Baxter and Rudy), two cats (Wolfmans and Joey, the latter cuddled me all night), horse, mule, goats and numerous […]
June 19 Crossing America
Cave In Rock, IL – Carbondale, IL. Distance 83 miles, I rode only 18 of them. There are baddays, there are good days and then there are some really bad days which is how my long anticipated adventure is turning out. Today I let myself down. Awoke at 4:44 AM to lightning and thunder erupting […]
June 18 Crossing America
Sebree, KY – Cave In Rock, IL. Distance 55 miles Whew, glad today is over. Up at 5:30 excited to get on the road early as this is to be a short ride day and were staying at a State Park with something to see and do. Mother Nature stepped in a put a damper […]
June 17 Crossing America
Rough River Dam State Park, KY – Sebree, KY. Distance 74 miles Rural American With the crossover to central standard time I was wide awake at 5:05 AM however took my time packing up and didn’t get on the road until 7:30 and I didn’t even fix breakfast. My plan is to stop in the […]
June 16B Crossing America
Special U-tube link of first video of our Trans-Am team members and trip just click on it. http://youtu.be/k2NcCU80bCA
June 16 Crossing America
Hodgenville, KY – Rough River Dam Resort and State Park. Distance 58 miles First to rise, pack and out of camp by 6:50 AM, actually the others were waiting for Amber’s dad to arrive as this is her last day and they are going to ride with her as a group. I’m too slow to […]
June 15 Crossing America
Bardstown, KY – Hodgenville, KY Distance 42 miles Slept in 5:44 but made up for it by packing up quickly went back down to the McDonalds for a Steak egg and cheese bagel and orange juice. Stopped back at camp before heading out as there is lots of thundering going on. Stopped at the park […]
June 14 Crossing America
Berea, KY – Bardstown, KY Distance 96 miles On the road by 6:45 and the endless string of hills began. Had to laugh at Aaron as last night he pointed out none of today’s hills gain over 400’ in elevation so it will be an easy 96 miles. Silly Florida boy, these hills may not […]
June 13 Crossing America
Boonville, KY – Berea, KY Distance 52 miles Great start today, up at 5:30 packed and had breakfast at a diner on the road by 6:40. Of course there has to be a kink in the game plan. Detour Bridge out on our route, the detour will add about 7 miles to the ride. However, […]
June 12 Crossing America
Hindman, KY – Booneville, KY Distance 64.7 miles Alright today is going to be a good day as got a good night sleep on a sofa in the basement of the First Baptist church even slept in 5:50 AM. Since didn’t have to tear down a tent and all, I was on the road by […]
June 11 Crossing America
The Breaks, VA – Hindman, KY Distance covered 71 miles. Up at 5:30 no delays getting ready today was able to get on the road by 7:30 as have a good amount of distance to cover today. Nice downhill out of the Breaks, crossing over into Kentucky. Finally getting to the end of the Appalachians […]
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