What a day. If I could sum it up in one word, it would be rollercoaster! It was a fun one though with loops and spins and wind in our hair. Our plan to get pancakes for breakfast (Thank you Julia Paige for the delicious idea!) was foiled by a squeak in my bottom bracketContinue reading “Day 3”
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Day 2
Today, Ryan and I biked 71 miles to get to a camp site with showers, and we are both extremely sore but proud to have pedaled ourselves and all our gear so far today! We saw some GORGEOUS scenery, communed with horses and cows, met more nice people and even got $20 from a generousContinue reading “Day 2”
Day 1
This morning began with a delicious peanut butter sandwich in the Motel 6 followed by a beautiful bike to the Georgia coastline where we visited the St. Simon’s Lighthouse. Thank you to Missy who was biking by and stopped to kindly take our picture! There were lots of big beautiful bridges to cross as weContinue reading “Day 1”
Day 0
Today we made it to the Georgia coast. Ryan’s dad Jon Wagner was SO kind to drive us and our bikes six hours into Georgia and drop us off at a Motel 6 for the night. After a six mile walk to Walmart and back due to a flat tire on my bike and faultyContinue reading “Day 0”
Now, for the Tour.
Friends and family, meet the beautiful American made, 1990 Trek 520. Trek 520, meet my wonderful friends and family. Ryan and I have spent the last two weeks carefully servicing our vintage road bikes. My steed of steal is almost ready to hit the road!A few more bolts left to tighten and lots of campingContinue reading “Now, for the Tour.”
Meandering Mississippi
Wow wow wow. Where have the days gone? It has been almost a month since our time in Mississippi, yet it still deserves a post. Unfortunately we forgot to take a picture with our lovely hosts, Trevor and Aubree ❤️ Thankfully, I did get photos of their beautiful little apartment! Aubree was a fantastic decoratorContinue reading “Meandering Mississippi”
Alive in Austin
A true bachelor pad, Larry and Jonah’s place in Austin, TX had the most laid back vibes I have been around in a while. It was great to spend time with some of Ryan’s oldest friends and I bonded so hard with their dog Oreo who was following me around by the end of ourContinue reading “Alive in Austin”
Albuquerque Adventure
Thank you Bethany Gray and Derek Wilson for putting us up two nights in your cozy adobe style home in Albuquerque ❤️ What wonderful things happened on this far too brief stop with old friends? LOTS!! Lots of wonderful things that I will list to satisfy your interest: 🔶 ENCHILADAS!! Homemade enchiladas by Bethany. IContinue reading “Albuquerque Adventure”
Hitting the Road
After a few grueling days of preparing to move: packing, sorting, tossing, donating, and eating the leftover crackers buried in our cabinets, Ryan and I hit the road September 22nd, 2019 at 3pm as homeless unemployed nomads. Our steady steed is Ryan’s 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse which he put so much work into fixing up forContinue reading “Hitting the Road”
What is Bicycle Touring?
Bicycle touring means self-contained cycling trips for pleasure, adventure, and autonomy rather than sport, commuting, or exercise. Touring can range from single-to multi-day trips, even years. Tours may be planned by the participant or organised by a holiday business, a club, or a charity as a fund-raising venture. Wikipedia Our trip will be made alongContinue reading “What is Bicycle Touring?”