Nevada/El Dorado Bicyclists ride in support of safer Hwy 54
Riding the roads for bicycle lanes Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Nevada Daily Mail Frank Briscoe, left front, and about 12 other area cyclists take a ride through Nevada Saturday showing support for establishing bike lanes with appropriate signage and marking along U.S. Highway 54 between Highway 43 and El Dorado Springs. Briscoe is leading a […]
FollowBlog Post by Expat Robert Hawkins
Discovered the following blog post about me, while doing a Google search. oldguyonabicycle Globe-trotting cyclist’s take on San Pedro: Not cheap Actual Link: http://robertjhawkins1.wordpress.com/tag/oldguyonabicycle/ POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 UPDATED ON DECEMBER 19, 2013 Rose and I bicycled over to the Ambergris Brewing Co. for lunch today. It is on the water, next to the Blue Tang Inn where we stayed […]
North Holland Daily Newspaper story appeared June 4, 2013
Following is a story written about my recent bicycle adventure in Holland, written by reporter Martijn Gijsbertsen and appeared in the June 4, 2013 isssue of the North Holland Daily Newspaper. It’s a pdf link just click on and the story will open. Below the link is an English translation of what the reporter said. […]
Mississippi County Times Story Oct 2, 2012
Following is story done about the Old Guy while I was in Charleston, Misssouri the night of September 25th
Lake County Banner, Tiptonville, TN, Oct. 2, 2012
Frank Briscoe, 10-2-12 Lake County Banner– Page 1 by Evan Jones, Tiptonville,TN Compared to his last ride, Frank Briscoe’s trek from the headwaters of the Mississippito the Gulf of Mexicois just a hop, skip and a jump. Briscoe and his well-loaded bicycle made a stop in Tiptonville last Thursday as he makes his way from […]
Adventure Cycling Magazine Interview with the Old Guy
I was totally surprised when Adventure Cycling Magazine contacted me for an interview which I did. After answering a slug of questions for writer Alison Riley she put together a creative piece which borders on fantasy, reminds me of being a Walter Mitty. Though I have done everything listed in the interview my exploits never seemed that […]
I’ve applied to be a contestant on the TV Reality show Survivor
Yep, I’ve decided to test myself or at least hope to see how well I can survive on this TV show. I’ve been a big fan of the show ever since it’s inception and thought I’d like to do that. After completing my epic corner to corner crossing of America, I thought I just might have […]
Joplin Globe story Nov 7, 2011
Lifestyles Discussion November 7, 2011 Mission of mileage: Man tours across country on bicycle By Andra Bryan Stefanoni Globe Staff Writer The Joplin Globe Mon Nov 07, 2011, 11:11 AM CST NEVADA, Mo. — He knows he doesn’t look like Lance Armstrong. He really doesn’t care. All that matters to Frank Briscoe is that […]
Jack O’Dell Captures Crossing America on YouTube
A high school classmate and good friend, Jack O’Dell created directed and produced this video about my adventure Crossing America. I stayed with the O’Dells in Georgia on my journey. Once you take a look at this video, make sure you enjoy Jack’s other productions, especially “Tiku-Aquarium Security Guard”. Its a hoot! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3FkLODSppU&feature=related Jack saying […]
Northwest Herald, Crystal Lake, IL
Monday, June 6, 2011 LOCAL NEWS AND VIDEO FOR MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Central alum to take dream trip, fight MS By BRETT ROWLAND – browland@nwherald.com Frank Briscoe, 64 and a Crystal Lake Central alumnus, watches as his bicycle is tuned by Wheel Werks owner Bob Olsen in Crystal Lake. Briscoe is biking across the country […]
Joplin Globe Newspaper
Nevada man, 64, planning cross-country bike ride By Andra Bryan Stefanoni Globe Staff Writer The Joplin Globe Sat Apr 16, 2011, 10:52 PM CDT Frank Briscoe, 64, of Nevada, has pledged to ride more than 6,000 miles across the United States to raise money to fight multiple sclerosis. Courtesy/Frank Briscoe NEVADA, Mo. — A […]
Pool & Billiards Dealer Magazine picks up story
Pool & Billiard Magazine April 2011 Frank Briscoe of Frank’s Center Bikes Across U.S.A. Frank Briscoe of Nevada, MO plans to ride his bicycle across America. Symbolically and especially for the occasion, Frank’s bike is painted red, white and blue to honor America’s history and to commemorate his event. While he has never named any […]
Pittsburg Morning Sun, Pittsburg, KS
PATRICK’S PEOPLE: Cyclist celebrates turning 65 by doing a fundraising ride Pittsburgh Morning Sun Subject: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Frank Briscoe, Nevada, Mo., wanted to do something “huge and extraordinary” to celebrate his upcoming 65th birthday, so he’s riding “Spirit,” a red, white and blue bicycle, across America to raise funds to battle multiple sclerosis. By NIKKI […]
Harold Tribune March 26, 2011
Biking across America: Briscoe looks to raise MS awareness Saturday, March 26, 2011 Herald-Tribune NEVADA — Frank Briscoe plans to ride his bicycle across America — a feat few have accomplished, but he’s determined to do it. Symbolically and especially for the occasion, Frank’s bike is painted red, white and blue to honor America’s history […]
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