Dear friends and family, I thought I would share some of my trip planning ideas and first impressions of Colombia. TRIP PLANNING Since I wanted to stay off the main highway north to south, So I get to plan my own route. First I want to explore the Tayrona National Park and the Sierra Nevada […]
Santa Marta, impressions, and how to motivate a mother in law Read More »
Dear friends and family, I still haven’t ridden my bike here yet as I’m acclimating myself to the heat and culture and language. I took the free walking tour of Cartagena sponsored by my hostel. There was couple from Washington DC, but everyone else was from Netherlands, Germany, France, UK, New Zealand and a family
Being adopted by colombian family, timid adventurer, dance all night Read More »
Dear friends and family, Well, my bike and i made it to Colombia. We landed in Cartagena after a two and a half hour flight from Miami. I was sitting in row 9, so was one of the first off the plane. Felt like Alaska flying in that there is no tunnel to walk off
Cartagena, heat, bribes and foreign tourism Read More »
Dear friends and family, I spent the last two months in Port Townsend, staying at our little apartment, prepping myself for my planned trip to Colombia for the winter. This includes getting a few medical procedures, including two eye surgeries, dental surgery, and removal of precancerous spots on face. Like getting a car or boat
Colombia here i come, no dar papaya and venezuela 1988 Read More »
Dear friends and family, Here’s some reflections on my trip across America: Pedaling 5-8 hours average per day is hard. It gets easier, but never easy. I’m surprised that day after day, for 75 days, that this old body could keep turning those pedals round. I did get in a lot better shape as I
Charley’s ride across America 38. Reflections and summary and thanks Read More »
STATS Day 75 April 12. 46 miles. 5:48. Ride to top, headwinds, city, end at Ocean beach, San Diego CA Total miles 2937 100% finished 75 days total, less 11 off days, equals 64 riding days, average per riding day of 46 miles traveled. Dear friends and family, Well, we finished. Rode across the entire continent.
Charley’s ride across America 37. More angels, city riding, finish! Read More »
Stats Day 73. April 10. 61 miles 7:30, Charley two flats, finish 91f, mixed, good and bad roads, end Calexico, CA Day 74 April 11. 34 miles 4:30, good shoulder, headwinds last 5 miles, very tired, end in Ocotillo, CA Total miles 2891 Dear friends and family, After six days in a row of hard cycling, when
Charley’s ride across America 36. Wind, heat, trailer town Read More »
Stats Day 72 April 9. 57 miles 6:30, cool early, then really hot, flat, perfect riding , end in Winterhaven CA. Day 73. April 10. 61 miles 7:30, Charley two flats, finish 91f, mixed, good and bad roads, end Calexico, CA Total miles 2857 Dear friends and family, Riding early in the AM the last few days
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Stats Day 70 April 7. 50 miles 4:45 flat, no wind, good surface, end in Dateland AZ Day 71 April 8. 40 miles 3:50, flat cool in AM, good surface, end in Wellton, AZ Total miles 2739, 91% finished Dear family and friends, We are back in normal Arizona weather, with afternoon temps in the 90’s. Neither of
Charley’s ride across America 34. Death, Risk, and Happiness Read More »
Stats Day 67 April 4 0 miles rest day in McDowell park Day 68 April 5 0 miles, rest day in McDowell park Day 69 April 6. 50 miles 4:45, rested legs, flat and tailwind- feels like we’re getting fit, end in Gila Bend AZ Total miles 2649 , 88% finished Dear friends and family, We
Charley’s ride across America 33. Rest days and guided tours Read More »