Photos from my cross-country ride from the mouth of the Columbia River in Washington to Race Point in Provincetown, Massachusetts. (June, July, and just a little bit of August, 2023)
Day 1
Friday, June 16, 2023
The Oregon Coast at the mouth of the Columbia River to Portland, Oregon.
Day 2
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Leaving Portland and biking along the Columbia River. Saw quite a few waterfalls!
Day 3
Sunday, June 18, 2023
I started off with high hopes, but soon ran into trouble with multiple flat tires. Found some good friends on the road…
Day 4
Monday, June 19, 2023
Riding with a strong tailwind from Maryhill State Park to Hat Rock State Park. Good food and a new friend…
Day 5
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Long gravel roads, some backtracking, more gravel roads, and then much needed repairs…
Day 7
Thursday, June 22
Traveling from Silcott Island in Montana to Kooski Idaho along the Snake and Clearwater Rivers.
Day 8
Friday, June 23
Kooskie to near the top of Lolo Pass. An all-day 100-mile climb. Camping in the wilderness.
Day 9
Saturday, June 24
Today would be a relatively short day, and a nice long downhill into Missoula!
Day 10
Sunday, June 25
Riding along the Bitterroot Trail south of Missoula, then up and over Chief Joseph Pass.
Day 11
Monday, June 26
From Wisdom, up over Big Hole Pass, and on into Yellowstone for a little break from riding.
Day 12
Tuesday, June 27
A day off from biking, and some fun hikes with Cousins, Scotty and Daniel in Yellowstone.
Day 13
Wednesday, June 28
Exploring by foot – A little more Yellowstone, then The Grand Tetons for the rest of the day.
Day 14
Thursday, June 29
Riding south through Wyoming and hitting 1000 miles along the way.
Day 15
Friday, June 30
Riding south to Saratoga, Wyoming where I indulged in the healing waters of their FREE hot springs.
Day 16
Saturday, July 1
Riding from Saratoga, WY to Walden, CO. Lots of hills and wind – a challenge, as I add my 6th state to my tally.
Day 17
Sunday, July 2
Riding from Walden to Windy Gap Reservoir, into Parshall, then to Breckenridge, Colorado.
Day 18
Monday, July 3
Leaving Breckenridge, CO, and heading over Hoosier Pass into Buena Vista to rendezvous with friends from home.
Day 19
Tuesday, July 4
Taking a few days off to hand with friends in Buena Vista, Colorado. Hiking, Surfing and Fireworks!
Day 20
Wednesday, July 5
Hiking to Harvard Lakes, River Rafting on the Arkansas, and a care package from home.
Day 21
Thursday, July 6
Today we climbed Mt. Elbert. At 14,439 feet, it is the highest peak in Colorado (and 2nd in the Continental US)
Day 22
Friday, July 7
Back to the Arkansas for more River Surfing. I was determined to stand up on that board!
Day 23
Saturday, July 8
Leaving Buena Visa, Discovering the Skyline Bike Trail and heading into the flatland.
Day 24
Sunday, July 9
Colorado flat land, Pueblo to Eads, and then on to Sheridan Lakes.
Day 25
Monday, July 10
Riding from Sheridan Lake, Colorado and into Kansas. It’s Hot, it’s windy, it’s straight and flat.
Day 27
Wednesday, July 12
Great Bend, Kansas to Newton, Kansas – Another hot day, but the promise of AC at the end.
Day 28
Thursday, July 13
Today, I hit 2000 miles of total miles on the road. The heat and wind continue.
Day 29
Friday, July 14
Early morning thunderstorms lighting up the sky and onward to AC in Toronto!
Day 30
Saturday, July 15
Pittsburg, Kansas to Fair Grove, Missouri – Cyclist Camping and Ice Cream Social – Wommack Mill
Day 31
Sunday, July 16
Fair Grove, MO to Summersville, MO: A hazy sunrise, a refreshing water hole, and dealing with dogs.
Day 32
Monday, July 17
Along the Ozark Riverway in Missouri. Lots of hills, a fire tower to climb and dealing with thunderstorms.
Day 33
Tuesday, July 18
Leaving Missouri and riding over the Mississippi into Illinois. State Number 9!
Day 34
Wednesday, July 19
The ride from Carbondale, IL to Henderson, KY was a WET one. (10 States!)
Day 35
Thursday, July 20
Heading a little North-East now, following the Kentucky Indian Border to Marengo Cave.
Day 36
Friday, July 21
Gravel roads, road closures, a headwind and to top it off, a flat tire. Rough one today.
Day 37
Saturday, July 22
Riding from Greendale to London, Ohio. This was a nice section to ride because it was mainly bicycle-only bike trails all along the Miami River.
Day 38
Sunday, July 23
A day off with extended family in Ohio. We talked, ate out, BBQ-ed and toured the King Tut Exhibit in Columbus. Plus, I got some much needed maintenance done on the bike.
Day 39
Monday, July 24
Riding from Newark to Hartville, Ohio, battling gravel roads, street closures, and the uncertainty of finding acceptable lodging.
Day 41
Wednesday, July 26
Ripley, New York to the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York
Day 42
Thursday, July 27
A “rest day” at Niagara Falls: Sleeping in and then taking a quick bike ride into Canada
Day 44
Saturday, July 29
Riding from Syracuse to The Great Sacandaga Lake in Day, New York where I would stay with my friend, Erik’s family.
Day 45
Sunday, July 30
A rest day at the Schreiners’ house in Day, New York with a quick circuit ride around The Great Sacandaga Lake.
Day 46
Monday, July 31
Day, NY to Brattleboro, Vermont where I would meet up with my friends, Miguel and Enio.
Day 47
Tuesday, August 1
Brattleburo, Vermont to my home away from home, Lowell House at Harvard University.
Day 48
Wednesday, August 2
Coming home: Riding from Harvard University to Provincetown, MA at the tip of Cape Cod, My Home. I’m done today.
… after
Wednesday, August 12
A few shots of the “after party” with family and friends who followed me and helped support me over the last month and a half.