Watching communities suffering from the effects of flooding on the nightly news is one thing, but seeing it first hand and talking to the local residents is another. We were humbled today in Ohio.
So much water in fields, on...
Sometimes you have to go around. Especially when a bridge is under construction with a big gap and lots of water flowing underneath. Fortunately today, there was a really quick solution that added less than a mile to the...
What a day! A slight drizzle turned into a dry day with a wonderful tail wind. This group made quick work of 104 miles crossing into Ohio early this morning.
So many surprises today. We were aware that one rider’s...
Rainy day.
It started with a sprinkle this morning that we believed could be out peddled. Or at least the group had that hope. Even so, everyone rode out from the hotel. This is not a group of riders looking...
Quick ride into Indianapolis today.
First a SAG stop and then off to ride the White River Parkway Trail before discovering the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. www.visitindy.com Each of the riders were provided a copy of the Cultural Trail map along with...
No two days are alike on tour. Today, for instance, had three big “news worthy” stories.
1. Charlie was interviewed by the local TV station in Champaign, IL. See video below.
2. Howard, after riding 2000 miles with a very painful...
The ride into a rest day is a giddy-happy-yippie-wow, look where we are kind of day. Today was no different as the riders left the hotel for a day of cycling in perfect weather.
Our first SAG stop this morning...
SAG is a daily occurrence on tour. There are certain SAG “spots” that are counted on each tour season, and it’s fun to stop and see the familiar faces of the people who work there. This morning, the first...
Smooth peddling in good weather on good roads today. Missouri, on Sunday morning, is quiet and the riders were fast.
At SAG this morning the 2000 mile mark was celebrated. That’s a BIG number!
Crossing the Mississippi River is monumental. There...
All’s well that ends well!
Last night was a long one as we determined exactly what action today would be best for the riders. A bridge on our route had washed out.
Option 1- Reroute making the day longer.
Option 2- Get...
