Newton, Kansas to Woodson Cove Campground in Toronto (Kansas) I was ready to go at 5:30 a.m. and noticed Andrew (from the front desk) had stocked breakfast early for me. THANK YOU! I grabbed a fist full of granola bars and was on my way. Easy, fast riding until another headwind started at mile 25. …
Great Bend, Kansas to Newton, Kansas- Coratel Inn & Suites I got up early and started rollin’ at 5:20 a.m. Immediately, I could feel the oppressive heat, and soon found the brutal headwind was still in my face, unrelenting for the first 15 miles. For the past 3 days, my pace has been slower than …
Dighton, Kansas to Great Bend, Kansas – Central Baptist Church I started my bike ride at exactly 6:07 a.m. this morning. I took this as a good sign as it is a special, recurring number for my family. I got to watch the sun rise from the road, and then I listened to my first …
Sheridan Lake, Colorado to Dighton, Kansas- Heritage Hotel I woke up at 4:30 this morning and cooked myself an egg sandwich then stocked up on lemonade. A big thanks to Jim and Pam and the Sheridan Lake Bible Church for hosting me. I got started at 5:30 a.m. It was a really misty and foggy …
Pueblo, CO to Sheridan Lake, CO- Sheridan Lake Bible Church I woke up early today and got going at 5:45 a.m. Pueblo was deserted. It was pretty cool cruising through the flat, empty roads. I met a bike tourist, Deb, and we talked a lot. When stopping for water or rest, the little biting flies …
River Surfing and Packing Up I woke up early and spent the morning getting organized to get on the road again tomorrow. I inspected my bike and installed new back brake calipers. The guys and I helped John with a few chores around the property and got some lunch before river surfing one last time. …
July 6th – Hiking to the summit of Mt. Elbert, 14,439 feet For my third “rest” day we decided to climb the highest peak in Colorado, Mt. Elbert. We woke up at 3:00 a.m. and were on the road by 3:45. We got to the main trailhead, and were able to do some off-roading for …
July 5th, Colorado Living! A second rest day! Thank you to all my family for a couple of care packages – my parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, Bestemor and Meems sent me some goodies to get me through the next stage of my ride. I can’t wait to eat all the snacks! I promise to …
Fireworks over Buena Vista, CO It was great to have a real rest day on the Fourth of July! I’m still on my camping schedule, so I got up much earlier than everyone else. I ended up going with John (Sophie’s Dad) to watch him fly his paramotor (motorized paraglider). It was very cool! He …
Walden, CO to Parshall, CO to Breckenridge, CO I was warned about the northern Colorado roads being full of potholes. Yesterday, I just narrowly dodged one with my front tire, but hit it hard with the back one. I heard a sound like the wheel makes when running over a rock and thought oh no! …