Adventuring off the beaten track
Dear friends and family, Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! I am at my temporary “residence” of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, camping in the bed of my new to me pickup truck. I towed my little sailboat over 1300 miles to get here over the last four days. No snow at the passes so an […]
The Great Gulf Coast Non-Motorized Tour Read More »
Dear friends and family, It’s about time for an update so here goes. The fitness thing is working out really well. I cannot believe that I thought after about five days riding that I would be in shape for touring. This is after almost eight months of no long riding with a packed bike. And
Fitness, Risk vs Reward and Choices Read More »
Dear friends and family, Yesterday my plan was to make a dash during the inclement weather to get from Lincoln City to Newport to allow the big storm to pass and be in a bigger town with lots to explore. The sky was angry. She threw her contempt forward with her foul winds, and from
The “Angry” Weather, Staying Put, and Another Gear Read More »
Dear family and friends, Before I even opened my eyes this morning I could hear the wind and rain against the tiny building that comprises my motel. I felt like I had made a good decision to take a rest day today and wait out the storm of wind and rain that came on last
Thoughts on Why, Rain, and Roads Read More »