Bike Pilgrimage

User: BMEinATL (follow on twitter)
Dates: 25 Apr 2010 - 7 Sep 2010
Duration: 4 months, 2 weeks
More: http://www.crazyguyonabike....

  • Tuesday 7 Sep 2010 17:30

    Colville, WA - Stopped to get new front rim - shop couldn't do work after all. Will try to make it over mtns. & get done later. Pls pray!

    Posted: 12 hours, 49 minutes ago

  • Tuesday 7 Sep 2010 9:37

    Cusick, WA - Riverview Bible Camp: Saw lights on & people so stopped & asked to camp. This was my view this a.m. Thanks Blake!

    Posted: 20 hours, 42 minutes ago

  • Monday 6 Sep 2010 17:53

    Usk, WA - Layers of hills and mountains in various shades of grey. Don't think the photo captures it but I tried.

    Posted: 1 day, 12 hours ago

  • Monday 6 Sep 2010 10:55

    Sandpoint, ID - Doug @ Sports Plus (Gr8 Guy) - stopped by this a.m. because of knocking w/ front brakes and discovered am braking thru rim.

    Posted: 1 day, 19 hours ago

  • Saturday 4 Sep 2010 20:06

    Sandpoint, ID - Lake on one side, these are the mountains on the other side. Schweitzer Mtn., a ski area is over this direction.

    Posted: 3 days, 10 hours ago

  • Saturday 4 Sep 2010 17:47

    Sandpoint, ID - 1st Ave. seemed to have a lot happening on it - restaurants, bars/clubs & shops. Neat older buildings. Fun area!

    Posted: 3 days, 12 hours ago

  • Saturday 4 Sep 2010 17:23

    Sandpoint, ID - Almost did not leave the room. Glad I did - really liked Sandpoint. This is the Lake Pend Oreille side. Beautiful day!

    Posted: 3 days, 12 hours ago

  • Saturday 4 Sep 2010 17:14

    Sandpoint, ID - Taking a rest day - staying @ the Quality Inn. Maybe I should have stayed here - Elliott Hotel.

    Posted: 3 days, 13 hours ago

  • Friday 3 Sep 2010 14:57

    Hope, ID - Lake Pend Oreille - Great riding next to the lake. Just passed through Hope, ID & thought, wouldn't it be gr8 2 live in Hope.

    Posted: 4 days, 15 hours ago

  • Friday 3 Sep 2010 12:41

    Idaho state line - It's official - about a 1/4 mile after leaving Montana - but I am there. Also, entered 4th & final time zone - Pacific.

    Posted: 4 days, 18 hours ago

  • Friday 3 Sep 2010 12:32

    How appropriate! Loved Montana but seems like have been in it forever. Guess this means am entering Idaho - 24th state.

    Posted: 4 days, 18 hours ago

  • Friday 3 Sep 2010 11:44

    Kaniksu National Forest - Just got on the road & had to take this mountain & river pic. Short day - 46m to Sandpoint, ID - rest day 2morrow.

    Posted: 4 days, 19 hours ago

  • Thursday 2 Sep 2010 18:14

    Trout Creek, MT - Clark Fork River just spectacular. What a beautiful country we have.

    Posted: 5 days, 13 hours ago

  • Thursday 2 Sep 2010 16:09

    Thompson Falls, MT - Loved the backdrop to this small town on the Clark Fork. Have a ways to go - hope to make Noxon, MT.

    Posted: 5 days, 15 hours ago

  • Thursday 2 Sep 2010 14:52

    Bighorn Sheep - Well, guess sign was right. Sheep did not see me as a challenge as they let me pass without butting heads. Thank goodness!

    Posted: 5 days, 16 hours ago

  • Thursday 2 Sep 2010 13:50

    Black Bears, Alligators, Deer, Mountain Lions, Horses, Grizzly Bears - and now Bighorn Sheep.

    Posted: 5 days, 17 hours ago

  • Thursday 2 Sep 2010 13:16

    Clark Fork Valley - Just spectacular views. Don't know that photo can do the view justice. Wow!

    Posted: 5 days, 18 hours ago

  • Thursday 2 Sep 2010 11:29

    Plains, MT - Sanders County Fairground. Camped @ the fairgrounds. Fair starts today but I have to get on the road - sorry I will miss it.

    Posted: 5 days, 19 hours ago

  • Wednesday 1 Sep 2010 17:00

    MT Hwy 200 - Flathead River. A River Runs Through It view.

    Posted: 6 days, 14 hours ago

  • Wednesday 1 Sep 2010 9:23

    Missoula, MT - Home of Pete & Kiki Weber. Pete & I lived on same street in Rochester & our parents are good friends. Fed me like a king!

    Posted: 6 days, 21 hours ago

  • Tuesday 31 Aug 2010 17:16

    The Adventure Cycling Association, the bike touring organization par excellence. Stopped for free ice cream & to get my picture taken.

    Posted: 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 31 Aug 2010 12:37

    Beartooth, MT - A little waterfall next to I-90. Love the sound of waterfalls! Well, had better get on to Missoula.

    Posted: 1 week ago

  • Monday 30 Aug 2010 21:08

    Drummond, MT - What a cool sky! Stopped @ Wagon Wheel Cafe & Motel for night to warm up. Enjoyed spaghetti dinner @ the cafe.

    Posted: 1 week, 1 day ago

  • Monday 30 Aug 2010 17:03

    This is where I left my helmet. Did not realize it until got to I-90 - 5+ miles later. Not fun! Oh well, more exercise w/ 10+ add'l miles.

    Posted: 1 week, 1 day ago

  • Monday 30 Aug 2010 14:10

    Avon, MT - Nearly froze coming down from the pass - stopped @ Avon Cafe for lunch special - meatloaf & corn chowder and to warm up. :-)

    Posted: 1 week, 1 day ago

  • Monday 30 Aug 2010 12:37

    MacDonald Pass - Climbed to 6,300 ft - highest so far with Zach Bostrom - good to have company, you know misery loves company.

    Posted: 1 week, 1 day ago

  • Sunday 29 Aug 2010 13:42

    Helena, MT - A view of the city from the foot of Mt Helena - Steve gave me a tour of the city and it is a wonderful place.

    Posted: 1 week, 2 days ago

  • Saturday 28 Aug 2010 21:49

    Helena, MT - Home of the Bostrom family, church planters & friends of Jay & Janet Baas, who were kind enough to host me sight unseen.

    Posted: 1 week, 3 days ago

  • Saturday 28 Aug 2010 9:09

    Three Forks, MT - Edgar & Kathleen from West Orange, NJ were my neighbors at the campground. They are on their way to Missoula. Nice couple!

    Posted: 1 week, 3 days ago

  • Friday 27 Aug 2010 19:53

    Three Forks, MT - Headwaters State Park: Where the Missouri River starts. Here the Madison & Jefferson join - downstream Gallatin joins.

    Posted: 1 week, 4 days ago

  • Friday 27 Aug 2010 14:43

    Bozeman, MT - Stopped for lunch @ MacKenzie River Pizza Co. & enjoyed a great roasted veggie & ricotta pizza. Now on to Three Forks.

    Posted: 1 week, 4 days ago

  • Thursday 26 Aug 2010 18:23

    Livingston, MT - The view from deck of architect's house where I am staying. The view is almost as nice as the house. Thx Brett & TroyC!

    Posted: 1 week, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 26 Aug 2010 16:30

    Livingston, MT - Main St. with the mountains in the background. Pretty cool. Staying @ friend of a friend's place outside town.

    Posted: 1 week, 5 days ago

  • Wednesday 25 Aug 2010 16:49

    Granite Peak - The highest point in Montana at over 12,700+ feet. Fortunately, this was as close as I got to it. Can you see the snow?

    Posted: 1 week, 6 days ago

  • Wednesday 25 Aug 2010 15:13

    This was just a great view - Yellowstone River with hills in the background and the railroad tracks as an accent. Later had a view w/ mtns.

    Posted: 1 week, 6 days ago

  • Wednesday 25 Aug 2010 9:55

    Billings, MT - The Western Heritage Center on historic Montana Ave. Headed to bike shop & then on the road again.

    Posted: 1 week, 6 days ago

  • Monday 23 Aug 2010 18:25

    Old Highway 87 - Guess this is why Montana is called 'Big Sky' country.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

  • Monday 23 Aug 2010 11:47

    Hardin, MT - Camped @ Grandview Campground & late brkfst @ Lariat Diner. Rainy & windy last night but stayed dry. Sunny & windy today.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

  • Sunday 22 Aug 2010 10:26

    Ashland, MT - Matt, Tom, Aaron & Sara are hitting 49 of the 50 states - they have already been to Alaska. What an adventure!

    Posted: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

  • Saturday 21 Aug 2010 20:16

    Ashland, MT - Red Shale Campground - Full Moon. Rustic campground - no showers. Kept food away from tent for 1st time in case of critters.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

  • Saturday 21 Aug 2010 19:38

    Ashland, MT - Sun streaming through the clouds - hope the pic does it justice. It was awesome!

    Posted: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

  • Saturday 21 Aug 2010 15:54

    Broadus, MT - Weather Channel said 100 degrees - thermostat in Hoofer's read 99. Fortunately, dry heat so not so bad. BTW, excellent food!

    Posted: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

  • Saturday 21 Aug 2010 15:51

    Belarus, MT - Lunch @ Hoofer's, learned that Bob, who is working on pipeline, had told folks here he would pick up tab for bikers.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

  • Saturday 21 Aug 2010 13:02

    Middle-of-no-where, MT - Not much to see so far today - this is about as interesting as it has gotten. Some cattle, sheep, 1 deer & turkey.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

  • Friday 20 Aug 2010 17:27

    Montana - State #23. Changed route this a.m. & headed north to Montana - took the road less travelled instead of following I-90. Gorgeous!

    Posted: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

  • Friday 20 Aug 2010 14:55

    Hulett, WY - Impressed by the ruggedness and beauty of this view - don't see sights like this every day. Unless, of course, you live here.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

  • Friday 20 Aug 2010 10:11

    Devils Tower - First National Monument. Geological phenomenon - scientist think igneous immersion. Saw several climbers - I passed.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

  • Friday 20 Aug 2010 8:40

    Devils Tower, WY - View from my campsite w/ Devils Tower in the background. No showers here so I guess I will not meet Ms. Right today. ;-)

    Posted: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

  • Thursday 19 Aug 2010 19:41

    Devils Tower from the road in - pic does not do beauty of the scene justice - just awesome! In ATL forget there are open spaces like this.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 19 Aug 2010 16:40

    Am traveling along MS 150 route in Wyoming and have seen messages of encouragement like this. Not intended for me but still appreciated.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 19 Aug 2010 13:49

    Wyoming - State #22 - Though you can not see it, the sign says "Welcome to Wyoming - Forever West"

    Posted: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 19 Aug 2010 12:20

    Spearfish, SD - Another great, small town. Should be in Wyoming shortly. Stopped @ Walmart to stock up & get fresh fruit & bread for lunch.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 19 Aug 2010 10:36

    Black Hills - Saying goodbye to the Black Hills of South Dakota this a.m. & heading toward Devils Tower in Wyoming this evening.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Wednesday 18 Aug 2010 14:33

    Deadwood, SD - Decided to take a rest day here. Thus far have avoided the casinos. This is the town where Wild Bill Hickok met his end.

    Posted: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

  • Tuesday 17 Aug 2010 22:17

    Deadwood, SD - Kim & Bonnie were at the next table at the Deadwood Social Club. They are on a 2 week tour of national parks. Fun people!

    Posted: 3 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 17 Aug 2010 18:39

    Deadwood, SD - Hickok's Hotel: I thought this looked pretty much like a hotel from back in the goldfish days.

    Posted: 3 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 17 Aug 2010 14:02

    Mickelson Trail - Scenic waterfalls along the trail. Very nice riding - $3 fee was a good investment.

    Posted: 3 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 17 Aug 2010 13:34

    Mickelson Trail - Taking this "rails to trails" trail about 50 miles north. Great thing are the tunnels which means thru not up and over!

    Posted: 3 weeks ago

  • Monday 16 Aug 2010 21:18

    Randy - met him @ the fairground in Rapid City & rode to Mt. Rushmore which made the hills a bit easier. He is going from VA Beach to CA.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

  • Monday 16 Aug 2010 15:34

    Mt. Rushmore - More impressive the closer you get. Rode up from Rapid City with Randy who I met camping @ the fairground.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

  • Monday 16 Aug 2010 13:00

    Keystone, SD - Climbing Black Hills (hills? I call 'em mountains) on the way to Mt. Rushmore. An excellent workout.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

  • Sunday 15 Aug 2010 20:06

    Met Erin on the road headed the opposite direction - she is doing a loop through IA, WY, MT & SD. She even went to Sturgis on her bicycle.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

  • Sunday 15 Aug 2010 12:13

    The Long Lonely Road - The wind continues to hinder my progress but decided today to quit whining & consider it an opportunity to pray more.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

  • Sunday 15 Aug 2010 10:13

    Interior, SD - Andy and Dave, two Brits I met in camp - they are cycling from LA to NYC in 11 weeks. Katie said I might run into them.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

  • Saturday 14 Aug 2010 16:41

    Badlands National Park - Just entered park - very interesting! A plus was that there was no entrance fee this weekend. Woo Hoo!

    Posted: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

  • Saturday 14 Aug 2010 14:19

    Philip, SD - Hardly seen any bike tourists & right behind Armando was Katie who is going from Seattle to Chicago - 2 people within minutes.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

  • Saturday 14 Aug 2010 14:13

    Philip, SD - Armando Basile, Italy, he started in NY and is returning after cycling to Alaska thru Canada. He has cycled all over world - nearly 1M km.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

  • Friday 13 Aug 2010 20:50

    Kadoka, SD - Met Cindy at H&H El Centro restaurant - she & her husband own the restaurant & Rodeway Inn where I am. Super helpful & nice!

    Posted: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

  • Friday 13 Aug 2010 20:48

    Hwy 73 - Incredibly beautiful rock/sand formations - hope the picture captures something of it! Bonked today - overdid it yesterday.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

  • Friday 13 Aug 2010 9:40

    Mission, SD - Tree of Life, ministry of Linda's church on Rosebud Reservation, addresses poverty and related issues with the locals. Hard!

    Posted: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

  • Friday 13 Aug 2010 8:12

    White River, SD - Pastor Linda Baldock and Jerry Bottger were kind enough to host me after I called Linda's church looking for a place.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 12 Aug 2010 17:53

    Witten, SD - Prairie with a Butte in the background - this is new scenery for me. Pretty awesome looking!

    Posted: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 12 Aug 2010 15:55

    Winner, SD - Tripp County Centennial mural.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 12 Aug 2010 11:47

    Elliott Family - Drew, Erika, Boo! & Lux. What an awesome family! Kids invited me to brkfst at campground & then saw them on road later.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 12 Aug 2010 10:58

    The high plains west of the Missouri River.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 12 Aug 2010 9:48

    Platte, SD - Missouri River/Lake Francis Case: Getting ready to cross the river and head up the bluff. Heading to White River, SD.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

  • Thursday 12 Aug 2010 7:14

    Platte, SD - Snake Creek Recreation Area: The view from my tent this morning as the sun is coming over the ridge across the creek.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

  • Wednesday 11 Aug 2010 19:54

    Platte, SD - Missouri River, Valley & Bluff

    Posted: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

  • Wednesday 11 Aug 2010 18:38

    Platte, SD - Towns are few & far between. So thankful I skirted storm in the background. Picked up some Gatorade & on my way.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

  • Wednesday 11 Aug 2010 15:11

    White Lake, SD - Another town along the way and another place to get some PowerAde for the journey. Back on the road now.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

  • Wednesday 11 Aug 2010 11:17

    Mitchell, SD - Bob & Barry, 2 brothers who were my neighbors last night. Great guys from MI who were headed to Sturgis but changed plans.

    Posted: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

  • Tuesday 10 Aug 2010 18:56

    Mitchell, SD - Mitchell Corn Palace. You have to be here to truly appreciate corn art.

    Posted: 4 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 10 Aug 2010 16:07

    Emery, SD - Love long flat road ahead with the beautiful blue sky stretching into the distance with the scattered white clouds - great day!

    Posted: 4 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 10 Aug 2010 13:29

    Canistota, SD - A little Americana - side of old building painted with an American flag. Headed to Mitchell, SD - home of the Corn Palace.

    Posted: 4 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 10 Aug 2010 8:41

    Sioux Falls, SD - Humphreys B&B: Bob & Carolyn Humphreys, innkeepers/owners of the B&B where I spent the last 2 nights - a wonderful couple!

    Posted: 4 weeks ago

  • Sunday 8 Aug 2010 15:00

    Sioux Falls, SD - Falls Park: The falls of Sioux Falls. Unfortunately the area near the falls is roped off due to a biohazard - ugh!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Sunday 8 Aug 2010 13:12

    Minehaha County, SD - I just left Minnesota so I can only assume (no sign) that I am now in South Dakota - state #21.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Sunday 8 Aug 2010 13:00

    Manley, MN - Pop. 16 - In background is Manley Tire & Oil Service. Is everyone in town names Manley & work there? No wind today - just heat.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Sunday 8 Aug 2010 10:22

    Luverne, MN - Wayside Chapel - The stone says "Pause • Rest • Worship". Pretty good first stop on a Sunday a.m. Now breakfast. Blessings!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Saturday 7 Aug 2010 20:30

    Blue Mounds State Park - Made it - Yay! 70.7 miles. Avg. 10.8 mph - the wind died down.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Saturday 7 Aug 2010 20:01

    Luverne, MN - 5 miles to go to reach Blue Mounds State Park. Think I will make it w/ some daylight left. Not so sure about setting up camp.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Saturday 7 Aug 2010 18:13

    4,000 MILES! Happened to be checking my average speed when Odometer rolled over to 4,000 miles. Avg. Speed = 9.5 - Continued winds. Ugh!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Saturday 7 Aug 2010 15:03

    Not a good day for riding! Wind turbines are spinning like tops.
    With 22 mph cross winds it is work just to keep bike straight.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Saturday 7 Aug 2010 12:25

    Jackson, MN - Met 3 guys on way to Sturgis - father was originally from Bloomfield, NJ, next to Glen Ridge where I stayed w/ Mrs. Buckley.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Friday 6 Aug 2010 20:05

    Jackson, MN - Made it to the KOA in Jackson as the sun was setting on the corn fields. A 94 mile day.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Friday 6 Aug 2010 17:18

    Fairmont, MN - Rained a little but was in the Kwik Trip getting some Gatorade & writing out directions in case it rained. Not a drop on me!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Friday 6 Aug 2010 15:53

    Sunny here - glad I am not over there!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Friday 6 Aug 2010 9:54

    Albert Lea, MN - Downtown. Stayed @ Myre-Big Island State Park last night - again, very nice facilities. Not sure on today's destination.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Thursday 5 Aug 2010 12:29

    Adams, MN - Had the Meatloaf Special @ Bubbles Cafe w/ Banana Cream Pie for dessert. Did not meet Bubbles but she & her food are legendary.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Thursday 5 Aug 2010 10:40

    Le Roy, MN - Lake Louise State Park - Very nice facilities - new & clean. In addition Shooting Star Bike Trail ran through the park.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Wednesday 4 Aug 2010 16:53

    Harmony, MN - Liked name of this town. Liked the look of this building that is home to Farm Art. Looks kind of southwestern for the Midwest.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Wednesday 4 Aug 2010 11:10

    Caledonia, MN - Came into town looking for something to eat & also to avoid another sandy/dirt road - they are not fun on fully loaded bike!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Wednesday 4 Aug 2010 10:24

    Caledonia, MN - Beaver Creek Valley State Park. Entered Minnesota yesterday - State #20! Climb out of Miss. River Valley was tough.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Tuesday 3 Aug 2010 16:30

    Lansing, IA - Crossed the Mississippi River into Iowa - State #19.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Tuesday 3 Aug 2010 14:20

    Prairie du Chien - Mississippi River from Wisconsin side. First view of the massive width of it - no wonder it is called the Great River!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Tuesday 3 Aug 2010 12:35

    Prairie du Chien, WI - Met Alex in the Wal Mart parking lot. He has ridden over 13k miles on a $50 bike. We ate at the Pizza Hut buffet.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Tuesday 3 Aug 2010 10:02

    Wyalusing, WI - Wyalusing State Park is located at the junction of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. Mosquito is the WI state bird.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Monday 2 Aug 2010 17:34

    Fennimore, WI - Another pic of Main Street USA

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Monday 2 Aug 2010 16:33

    Montfort, WI - Guess what I am having for dinner? Cheese Popcorn! How could I resist after passing all the corn fields and WI is cheese state.

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Monday 2 Aug 2010 15:52

    Montfort, WI - Pop. 663 - Montfort Wind Farm: First time I have seen a Wind Farm. Very cool! (especially if wind is at my back).

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Monday 2 Aug 2010 11:04

    Wisconsin's Military Ridge State Trail - Going about 30 miles on this trail today - hope $4 fee is money well spent. Happy trails!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Monday 2 Aug 2010 10:35

    Day 100 - Can you believe it? 1 District (DC) & Province, 2 Countries, 18 States, 3,570 miles & lot of love, prayer & support. Thanks!

    Posted: 1 month ago

  • Sunday 1 Aug 2010 15:29

    Madison, WI - iPhone crashed y'day - spent today @ Apple Store. Now have new iPhone but lost all info - PLEASE send me your contact info!

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 31 Jul 2010 17:27

    Stoughton, WI - Another main street - I love them! Are those Norwegian flags interspersed with stars & stripes? I wonder why.

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 31 Jul 2010 12:45

    Delavan, WI - Small town america - flags, brick street, banner reads "Welcome Home 60s Reunion 'A Blast from the Past'" - gotta love it!

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 31 Jul 2010 10:26

    Lake Geneva, WI - Big Foot Beach State Park. Rained all night with some thunder & lightning. Stayed dry thanks to my air mattress.

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 31 Jul 2010 4:41

    Lake Geneva, WI - Entered Wisconsin - 18th state. No pic - no state sign on trail. Has rained all night. Am dry but afraid of floating away.

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Friday 30 Jul 2010 13:59

    Island Lake, IL - Susie made me a lunch this morning - she told me she even put my name on the bag just like her kids'. What a treat!

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Jul 2010 20:22

    Lake Forest, IL - The Schlachtenhaufen family - Jeff, Susie, Helen, John, Will & Lucy. Jeff was a roommate in NYC back in the day.

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Jul 2010 14:50

    Chicago, IL - Pizzeria Due for lunch. Finally, got some Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Jul 2010 13:14

    Chicago, IL - United Center, home of the Bulls and Stanley Cup winners, the Blackhawks.

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Jul 2010 10:57

    Oak Brook, IL - Stopped by the offices of Opportunity International & met Michael Okleme. OI is a non-profit in the micro-finance arena.

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Jul 2010 6:28

    Glen Ellyn, IL - Dave and Pam Buckley - great friends and wonderful hosts. Great to have a few days to catch up with them and rest. Thanks!

    Posted: 1 month, 1 week ago

  • Friday 23 Jul 2010 15:55

    Chicago, IL - Love the Big Cities! Heading out of Chicago now to visit Dave & Pam Buckley in Glen Ellyn. Tired legs don't fail me now.

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Friday 23 Jul 2010 11:54

    Hobart, IN - Stopped by Bright Spot Restaurant for breakfast on way to Chicago then Glen Ellyn, IL. Entered IN yesterday, 16th state.

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 22 Jul 2010 14:32

    South Bend, IN - Bobby Clark, Notre Dame soccer coach. Great to have lunch & catch up with Coach Clark, my coach at Dartmouth.

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 22 Jul 2010 9:21

    Baroda, MI - Bob "Fog" and Judy Fogarty. Fog was Dr. Devanny's roommate at Dartmouth & they were kind enough to host me at their house/vineyard.

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 21 Jul 2010 17:08

    South Haven, MI - Another of those great little towns next to the water. This shot is looking down the river out to Lake Michigan.

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 21 Jul 2010 14:52

    Saugatuck, MI - On Kalamazoo lake. Went through Zeeland & Holland earlier today & had lunch in Paw Paw Park. Heading to Baroda, MI.

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 21 Jul 2010 13:20

    Grand Rapids, MI - Phil & Lynne (Mrs. Buckley's sister) Brower hosted me last 2 days & were great hosts. Thanks so much!

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Monday 19 Jul 2010 13:52

    St. Johns, MI - Stopped in this town for a bite of lunch. Making good time just hope I can maintain for the rest of the day.

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Monday 19 Jul 2010 12:12

    Owosso, MI - 100 miles to go today to Grand Rapids. Stayed in Flint last night - sorry no pic - was rushing to get to Airport Comfort Inn.

    Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

  • Sunday 18 Jul 2010 14:50

    Trombley's Country Market - discovered while getting lunch that the cashier's mother lives near me in Sandy Springs. Small world!

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Sunday 18 Jul 2010 12:28

    Waldhams to Avoca Trail - First hurdle of the day - easier to go over than under. No rain yet.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Sunday 18 Jul 2010 11:29

    Port Huron, MI - Back in the States. Heading toward Grand Rapids for Monday arrival. Hope to have better weather than yesterday - 2 storms.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Saturday 17 Jul 2010 20:17

    Sarnia, ON - Saying farewell to Canada as I wait for the pick-up truck to take me across the Bluewater Bridge to Port Huron, MI.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Saturday 17 Jul 2010 11:27

    London, ON - Huge Brkfst @ The Spot. Huge festival in Victoria Park just to the left of photo -sorry I can't stay & enjoy. Nice city!

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Saturday 17 Jul 2010 9:21

    London, ON - Fanshawe Conservation Area looking down from dam at Thames River. Very nice neighbors - introducing their kids to camping.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 16 Jul 2010 15:48

    Woodstock, ON

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 16 Jul 2010 10:48

    Brantford, ON - Hugh, campsite neighbor & retired Presbyterian minister, who I enjoyed talking to during my stay @ Brant Conservation Area.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 16 Jul 2010 9:40

    Brantford, ON - The Grand River in Brant Conservation Area. Was told the native people call it The River of Life by my neighbor in camp.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 15 Jul 2010 16:52

    Two zebras at a zoo in the middle of no where.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 15 Jul 2010 12:42

    Silverholme Holsteins - Once got little ways out from Niagara Falls it has pretty much been farms & farmland. Must be Canada's breadbasket.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 14 Jul 2010 20:17

    Guess where I am - hey! Yes, I am in Canada our neighbors to the north @ Niagara Falls. Been here b4 but always awe-inspiring.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 14 Jul 2010 17:52

    Lockport, NY - Nearing Niagara Falls. Hope to make it before sunset. If I don't, no big deal as the campground is 3 miles from the falls.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 14 Jul 2010 15:19

    Oakfield, NY - Have passed thru Chili, Riga, Churchville, Bergen, Byron & now Oakfield. Headed to Niagara Falls - hope to make Canada.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 14 Jul 2010 11:47

    Leaving Brighton & realizing no pictures of Tometsko's (& Eileen) or Devanny's. Much thanks to all for great kindnesses & your friendship.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Monday 12 Jul 2010 13:24

    Brighton, NY - Brighton HS, site of my first 2 yrs. of high school. The outside has not changed a lot in 30 yrs.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Monday 12 Jul 2010 10:23

    Arrived in Rochester on Friday after riding most of day in rain. Took couple of days rest & am now touring Brighton. This is our old house.

    Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 8 Jul 2010 20:28

    Memphis, NY - Sunset Park Campground @ Cross Lake: Hmmm, wonder where it got its name?

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Thursday 8 Jul 2010 17:58

    Syracuse, NY - Downtown. Passed thru Utica & Rome earlier today but no photo ops.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Thursday 8 Jul 2010 8:36

    Utica, NY - A little discouraged this morning - just tired. How pleasant to get on Erie Canalway Trail - flat & shaded. Thank you!

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Wednesday 7 Jul 2010 12:08

    Johnstown, NY - Another main street in small town USA. Gotta love it. Had a great breakfast @ Beany's in Perth about 9 miles back.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Wednesday 7 Jul 2010 9:26

    W Galway, NY - Passed Brian and Jean from Delaware heading to Saratoga Springs where they had been for Tandem rally & then to Adirondacks.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Wednesday 7 Jul 2010 9:02

    West Galway, NY - Lesson learned - when you see this sign find different route. The cobblestones of TDF have nothing on loose rocks & sand.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Tuesday 6 Jul 2010 16:44

    Saratoga Springs, NY - What a fun place! Just rode down Broadway & all kinds of shops and stores. Thanks to the Cassidys for recommending.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Tuesday 6 Jul 2010 12:26

    Hudson Falls, NY - Small town NY. Heat is brutal today and have not had much shade so drinking lots.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Tuesday 6 Jul 2010 8:46

    Granville, NY - Station House B&B - Stumbled upon Mickey and Wayne's wonderful B&B that is a converted railroad station. Tons of character!

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Monday 5 Jul 2010 17:50

    Wells, VT - Have seen some wonderful farms - farmhouses & barns in the valleys of VT. Getting close to NY & saw this wonderful old barn!

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Monday 5 Jul 2010 10:38

    Amherst Lake, VT - Could not pass up the beauty of lake with mountain in the background. Scenes like this make the climbing all worth it.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Monday 5 Jul 2010 9:57

    Plymouth, VT - Coolidge State Park: A mile + climb last night to get to site. Was forewarned about steep grade but boy was it a workout.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Sunday 4 Jul 2010 17:29

    Woodstock, VT - No, not THE Woodstock but a very nice little town nonetheless. By the way, VT has been much more up & down than NH was.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Sunday 4 Jul 2010 15:49

    Hartford, VT - Entered Vermont - state #14. I did not see a sign but was not looking for one either so I am taking a pic of this road sign.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Sunday 4 Jul 2010 14:50

    Hanover, NH - Dartmouth Hall: The quintessential Dartmouth pic. Had a huge lunch at Lou's on Main Street and now strolling around campus.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Sunday 4 Jul 2010 12:54

    Hanover, NH - Burnham Field, home of Dartmouth Soccer. A little nicer facility than when I played but then again the team is a lot better.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Sunday 4 Jul 2010 11:19

    Enfield, NH - On the Northern Rail Trail. In the photo is some of the granite of NH with Macoma Lake in the background. Another gorgeous day!

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Sunday 4 Jul 2010 11:16

    Enfield, NH - Al & Nancy Smith, Innkeepers of Shaker Hill B&B. They were kind enough to stay up late for this late arriver. A lovely place!

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Saturday 3 Jul 2010 15:36

    Meredith, NH - Meredith Bay on Lake Winnepasaukee. Beautiful day - tempted to dive in but am resisting.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Saturday 3 Jul 2010 12:25

    Tamworth, NH - A granite peak in the distance - glad not riding up it. Watched Germany blow out Argentina in WC, now back on the road.

    Posted: 2 months ago

  • Friday 2 Jul 2010 18:37

    Freedom, NH - Not a new state because I crossed New Hampshire coming up the coast but am crossing a state line.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Friday 2 Jul 2010 16:45

    Steep Falls, ME - Breathtaking view. Nearing New Hampshire. Great time in Portland - made it hard to leave like most places I have been.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 1 Jul 2010 15:18

    Compass Project - A non-profit that works with kids to build boats. Popped in & got tour from Shane Hall, Head Boatbuilder. Awesome! http://www.compassproject.org/

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 1 Jul 2010 13:05

    Portland, ME - J's Oyster Bar for Maine seafood. View from my table. Am taking an extra day of rest before heading for mtns of NH tomorrow.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 30 Jun 2010 15:53

    Portland, ME - East Prom: My view at lunch. Beautiful day - very relaxing. Am taking the day off after yesterday's long ride.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 30 Jun 2010 14:03

    Portland, ME - Travelled 118 miles yesterday - initially thought it was going to be 100 - to get to my friend's (Scott) parent's place.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 29 Jun 2010 16:47

    Kittery, ME - Now entering Maine - I think this is state #13. Woo hoo - 3 states today - MA, NH & ME!

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 29 Jun 2010 16:37

    Portsmouth, NH - Yet another quaint New England coastal town. Love it!

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 29 Jun 2010 14:47

    Hampton, NH - Hampton Beach -it seems to me that the word beach does not go with New Hampshire but the photo proves me wrong.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 29 Jun 2010 14:23

    Seabrook, NH - Entering New Hampshire, state # 12. I initially thought the Merrimack River was the state line and that Salisbury was in NH.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 29 Jun 2010 13:47

    Salisbury, MA - Crossed the Merrimack River from Newburyport, MA. Some beautiful NE homes in both towns. Salt marsh behind this one.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 29 Jun 2010 12:37

    Rowley, MA - Agawam Diner: Another good lunch spot - lots of regulars. Enjoyed talking to a salesman who stops here often.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 29 Jun 2010 8:00

    Winchester, MA - Home of Scott, Kathy, Ling, Kai & Ren Tuan Maclean. Great folks I knew in NYC. Kathy's a great cook & made wonderful dinner.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Monday 28 Jun 2010 13:04

    Cambridge, MA - Harvard Square Lunch with Greg Wickersham, a friend from ATL who is finishing up a yr @ Harvard, @ Bartley's for a great hamburger.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Monday 28 Jun 2010 9:09

    Needham, MA - Home of Ken & Angeline Tometsko w/ their kids Cole and Ella. Stopped by on my way to Boston. Know Ken from Rochester, NY days.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Sunday 27 Jun 2010 22:00

    Needham, MA - Home of Ross and Emily Jones. Went to Dartmouth with them and Ross and I were roomies in NYC.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 26 Jun 2010 15:35

    Needham, MA - Never saw state line for Massachusetts, state #11, so the Needham, where I am staying tonight @ the Jones', sign must do.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 26 Jun 2010 10:37

    Providence, RI - View of skyline -took another pic later of Biltmore Hotel but must have lost it.

    Posted: 2 months, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 26 Jun 2010 8:32

    N. Kingstown, RI - Home of Phil and Mary Kay Cassidy. Daughter, Mia, & SIL, Preston & grandchildren, Trey & Cassidy were in from Richmond, VA.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Friday 25 Jun 2010 15:00

    Westerly, RI - Entering 10th state, Rhode Island Am heading to the Cassidy's home in N. Kingstown. Missed them in VA catching them in RI.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Friday 25 Jun 2010 14:18

    Stonington, CT - Another quaint New England coastal town. Rode all the way through to the point with beautiful ocean views. Wow!

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Friday 25 Jun 2010 12:49

    Mystic, CT - Mystic Seaport: Jeff who I rode with this morning directed me to River Rd into Mystic. Great call I-95 had an accident & 27 was backed up.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Friday 25 Jun 2010 11:36

    New London to Groton, CT - Met Jeff, a retired teacher and USCGA Track coach, on the road this morning. Made for pleasant riding. Thanks, Jeff!

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 24 Jun 2010 14:34

    Connecticut River between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme and I am about to cross it. The bridge will be my biggest climb of the day. Fun!

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 24 Jun 2010 13:40

    Westbrook, CT - Had to get a marina shot in. Loving the salt air, the sea breeze and the seagulls. This is what coastal riding is all about.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 24 Jun 2010 9:56

    Branford, CT - The small island just right of center is a rock with a house on it - beautiful!

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 24 Jun 2010 7:49

    West Haven, CT - Long Island Sound: Have been riding next to or near the Sound for a good bit this morning - just what I hoped for!

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 24 Jun 2010 7:15

    Milford, CT - Got an early start this a.m. - trying to beat the heat and the motor lodge I stayed at last night was a little seedy.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 23 Jun 2010 17:36

    Darien, CT - Hometown of Ross Jones, friend from Dartmouth and roommate in NYC. Hope to see Ross, Emily and kids in Boston.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 23 Jun 2010 15:26

    Greenwich, CT - Another state - I think this now makes 9. Well, I have a long way to go today and a short time to get there so I better go.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 23 Jun 2010 13:54

    Larchmont, NY - Have already ridden thru the Bronx and New Rochelle this morning - now in Larchmont.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 22 Jun 2010 18:58

    George Washington Bridge - Rode from World Financial Center to just past GW Bridge to about 181st St on the Westside trail.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 22 Jun 2010 16:55

    Ferry from Hoboken to World Financial Center - my first ferry. Talked to couple of guys on the ride - one coaches little league in NYC.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 22 Jun 2010 15:08

    Glen Ridge, NJ - Spent the last few days with Mrs. Buckley - a dear friend! What a blessing she is to me and others.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Monday 21 Jun 2010 15:02

    Hoboken, NJ - One of favorite places that I have lived. This is Washington St. between 4th & 5th. Got a sub from Lisa's w fresh mozzarella!

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Monday 21 Jun 2010 13:26

    Jersey City - View of NYC skyline from the Palisade. Just taking a test ride in from Glen Ridge to Hoboken in prep for tomorrow.

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Sunday 20 Jun 2010 12:53

    All Angels' Church NYC - Even though much has changed it is still like coming home. Great to worship here where I used to work and worship!

    Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Friday 18 Jun 2010 12:49

    Lambertville, NJ - Just crossed Delaware River from New Hope into NJ. State #7. A very quaint area that never knew was here.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 18 Jun 2010 12:16

    New Hope, PA - Triumph Brewing Co. - Stopped here to watch last 20 minutes of USMNT World Cup game - glad I did I got to see them tie it up.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 18 Jun 2010 11:25

    New Hope, PA - Fox & Hound Bed & Breakfast - Another great B&B experience. Proprietors, Michael and Lisa were just super! Thanks!

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 18 Jun 2010 10:19

    New Hope, PA - Breakfast at the Fox and Hound B&B with sisters, Jane and Michelle and the innkeeper, Lisa. Scrumptious!

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 17 Jun 2010 15:07

    Schuylkill River Bike Trail - Trail follows river to Philadelphia. Not going to make it to Philly this trip. Now heading north to NY/NJ.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 17 Jun 2010 12:30

    Billy Mc's Quickstop - After ordering 2 sicilian slices, learned that they have the best sandwiches in PA. Wow because pizza was great.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 17 Jun 2010 11:36

    Warwick Woods Campground - Had a big rain come thru about 12:20 and my tent developed a small pool in one corner so I swam laps ;-).

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 16 Jun 2010 13:25

    Yoder's Restaurant & Buffet - Intentionally did not eat a lot for breakfast so could eat somewhere locally. Ate too much at the buffet!

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 16 Jun 2010 11:59

    New Holland, PA - Two flats yesterday - at least on the 2nd found piece of glass that was the cause. Headed to shop for spare tubes.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 16 Jun 2010 8:44

    Lancaster, PA - Home of the Samitt's - Joel and Joan, parents of Jodi, my good friend who I worked with at Manheim. They fed me like a king!

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 15 Jun 2010 16:59

    Manheim Pennsylvania - Mark Pester gave me a tour of the World's largest auto auction. Never saw it when I was an employee - it's massive.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 15 Jun 2010 12:29

    Susquehanna River - Veterans Memorial Bridge between Wrightsville and Columbia, PA. Wow, it's wide. I hope to cross this river only once!

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 15 Jun 2010 10:25

    Airville, PA - Otter Creek Campground: Campground is just across the street from the Susquehanna River. Arrived late but slept well.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Monday 14 Jun 2010 19:47

    Welcome to Pennsylvania - State #6.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Monday 14 Jun 2010 13:30

    John Hopkins University - Homewood Field - quite a Lacrosse program here. Also, now trying to make up for my lack of posts yesterday.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Monday 14 Jun 2010 12:21

    Baltimore, MD - Vaccaro's in Little Italy - the Best Cookies in the world - Delicious!

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Monday 14 Jun 2010 11:37

    Baltimore, MD - Oriole Park @ Camden Yards - Left DC/VA yesterday late and was rushing so no TMT waypoints now touring Baltimore.

    Posted: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 11 Jun 2010 17:00

    Vienna, VA - Heading back to Nancy's on the W&OD (Washington & Old Dominion Railway) Trail - a rails to trails initiative. Beautiful day!

    Posted: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Friday 11 Jun 2010 14:33

    Reston, VA - Had dinner on Monday w John Brewton, friend from Manheim. Little did I know would ride by Oracle where his training was.

    Posted: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 8 Jun 2010 12:58

    Arlington, VA - Grabbed a sandwich & cookie @ Robek's. This was my view from my picnic table at the marina next to the Potomac.

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Monday 7 Jun 2010 14:10

    Old Town Alexandria - Captain's Row - Love the cobble stone street and glad I am not riding on it.

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Monday 7 Jun 2010 13:11

    Potomac River - Was a slug yesterday so am riding the Mt Vernon Trail. Just turned around and this is a view of the river looking toward DC.

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Friday 4 Jun 2010 16:03

    FDR Memorial - Along top it reads "I see one-third of a nation ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished". Unfortunately, some things never change.

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Friday 4 Jun 2010 14:35

    Capitol - Came here Monday night for PBS Memorial Day Concert on the lawn - concert was on Saturday. Got to see stage being taken down. ;-)

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Friday 4 Jun 2010 12:27

    Columbia Heights - The Festival Center: Dawn Longenecker next to 'The Parable'. Met w Dawn on Tues to hear about Church of the Saviour and its network.

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Thursday 3 Jun 2010 15:37

    Alexandria, VA - Old Town. Lots of Character. Took Mt. Vernon Trail down from DC. Area is incredibly biker friendly - unlike many places.

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Thursday 3 Jun 2010 13:16

    Washington, D. C. - Just had lunch with Andrew, soccer fanatic and friend from Atlanta who just moved to MD and works in DC, at Harry's.

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Thursday 3 Jun 2010 10:40

    Arlington, VA - House/Dog-sitting for friend, Nancy (high school/church friend from Rochester) Chinook on left and Kira hyper one on right.

    Posted: 3 months ago

  • Tuesday 1 Jun 2010 9:54

    Rosslyn, VA - Holiday Inn: National Cathedral is just above hotel. Key Bridge is to the right. Heading to friend's (Nancy) home shortly.

    Posted: 3 months, 1 week ago

  • Monday 31 May 2010 16:10

    Mt Vernon - George Washington's home. Decided to be a tourist for a little while. And then take Mt Vernon trail into Arlington.

    Posted: 3 months, 1 week ago

  • Monday 31 May 2010 12:11

    Triangle, VA - Prince William Forest Park - The campground was 6 miles inside the park so that made for a 77 mile day. Ouch! Today is short.

    Posted: 3 months, 1 week ago

  • Sunday 30 May 2010 22:31

    Montpelier, VA - Much thanks to Mr & Mrs Cassidy, family friends via Atlanta & Kodak, who bought me lunch even though they were in RI.

    Posted: 3 months, 1 week ago

  • Sunday 30 May 2010 10:29

    Rockville, VA - The Pusey 10. I spent Thursday night - Sunday morning with this crew. What a great family and another great experience!

    Posted: 3 months, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 29 May 2010 14:13

    Midlothian, VA - Home of Mari, Gary, Ian, Shea & Trevor. Mari is a great friend from NYC days. Great time with them!

    Posted: 3 months, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 27 May 2010 11:25

    Bear Creek Lake - Faye & Rodney, neighbors who fed me last night. Great folks living an interesting story of faith. Thankful to meet them.

    Posted: 3 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 26 May 2010 20:00

    Bear Creek Lake State Park - view from my camp site. Enjoying cheese burger, beans & chips that neighbors provided right now - yum!

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 26 May 2010 17:09

    Bremo Bluff, VA - The James River - wait a second, I crossed this yesterday. Yes, heading SE to Richmond now. Should get there tomorrow.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 26 May 2010 14:25

    Palmyra, VA - Villa Nova for 2 slices of NY style pizza. Mural on the wall is similar to vineyards I passed heading out of C'ville. Bella!

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 26 May 2010 11:59

    C'ville, VA - Downtown walking mall. Gorgeous day. Getting late start but have gotten things done this morning. Sunscreen on and then off.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 26 May 2010 9:48

    Charlottesville, VA - The Corner -including No. 3, restaurant where I dined and watched the U. S. Soccer vs. Czech Republic in a friendly.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 25 May 2010 19:21

    The University of Virginia - The Rotunda - This is my brother's (Rob) Alma Mater. The Grounds, to use Mr. Jefferson's terms, are beautiful.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 25 May 2010 18:12

    Charlottesville, VA - Center for Christian Study. My friend, Glenn, arranged for me to spend night here. Now it is time to wander around.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 25 May 2010 13:36

    Scottsville, VA - Just crossed the James River. This is the downtown area of Scottsville that is just over the bridge.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 25 May 2010 10:54

    Depot Diner Bar & Grille - missed breakfast except for granola bar so stopping for an early lunch. Like murals - here is a pic of theirs.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 25 May 2010 9:48

    Bethel United Methodist Church - Founded 1833. Picturesque country church that I passed this a.m. on way to Charlottesville, VA.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 25 May 2010 8:51

    Holliday Lake State Park - Where I camped last night. Not sure why the 4-H camp down the road is spelled "Holiday" with 1 "L". Mystery!

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Monday 24 May 2010 18:25

    Appomaatox Court House National Historical Park - the site of Lee's HQ - near where he surrendered to Grant and ended the Civil War.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Sunday 23 May 2010 22:10

    Smith Mountain Lake - Bill and Vickie, camp hosts, gave me a pork loin sandwich, pickles and diet pepsi. Such generosity also feeds my soul!

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Sunday 23 May 2010 14:54

    Booker T. Washington National Monument - "A race, like an individual, lifts itself up by lifting others up." If only we would!

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Saturday 22 May 2010 16:13

    Rocky Mount, VA - Just stopped to make a few calls after not having phone service for over a day and ended up waiting out a shower.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Saturday 22 May 2010 14:12

    Ferrum, VA - Lunch at Happy Pappy's where I had the Steak and Cheese Sandwich - the most popular item on the menu. Very good.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Saturday 22 May 2010 12:10

    Stuart, VA - Camped last night at Fairy Stone State Park. It was Raining when I left but think this is the lake it is on (or at least near).

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Friday 21 May 2010 14:22

    ?, VA - Have left the BPR and returned to the land of tractor-trailers, dogs and steeper grades - fortunately, going down this one.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 20 May 2010 18:18

    Virginia State Line - The 4th state on the tour.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 20 May 2010 17:47

    BRP - I can see Pilot Mt and I think Hanging Rock to its left - not sure that the iPhone photo does it justice.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 20 May 2010 17:14

    Blue Ridge Pkwy - Andre is hiking the Pkwy a bit at a time. We talked for a bit.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 20 May 2010 14:48

    Blue Ridge Pkwy - Not sure what this is but have seen several that are in bloom. Also getting a workout going up and down. Up takes longer.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Thursday 20 May 2010 13:37

    Blue Ridge Parkway - climbing again. Stayed @ Miller Campground last night. Picture is from brkfst - first few were burned w batter on top.

    Posted: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 19 May 2010 17:05

    Blue Ridge Parkway - Someone told me it would be flat once I got on it. I just got on it & climbed 700 ft - view is well worth it though!

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 19 May 2010 14:23

    Boone, NC - At Magic Cycles Bicycle Shop to replace my lost sunglasses, lube my chain and put air in tires. Thanks for the help guys!

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 19 May 2010 10:00

    Julian Price Campground - Camp site for the last 2 days while I have hung out with good friend, Chris Sills. Love that camp fire!

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 18 May 2010 17:32

    Boone, NC - My friend, Chris Sills, after rafting down the New River. We had an unplanned swim a little over 1/2 way through. Exhilarating!

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Monday 17 May 2010 10:41

    Boone, NC - Scott and Anne, proprietors of the Lovill House Inn. The basket was made by a guest for them from a palm tree in her back yard.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Sunday 16 May 2010 13:12

    Boone, NC - Boone Bagelry: Lunch with Ed and Barb - a very nice couple on their way back to Charlotte after an impromptu weekend excursion.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Sunday 16 May 2010 12:07

    Boone, NC - Appalachian State University: Friends Amy and Damon Mills attended here. Picturesque campus nestled in the mountains.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Sunday 16 May 2010 11:05

    Boone, NC - Lovill House Inn: Last night here - wonderful accomodations! The proprietors, Scott and Anne are great. Rest day in Boone.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Saturday 15 May 2010 20:11

    Boone, NC - Lovill House Inn, Lenoir Room (http://www.lovillhouseinn.com/lenoir.htm) - Treating myself to B&B after lots of climbing today.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Saturday 15 May 2010 16:00

    Crossed Blue Ridge Pkwy and Eastern Continental Divide - have suffered today but w beautiful views it is well worth it. 11 miles to go.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Saturday 15 May 2010 13:09

    U.S. 421 - It is hard to tell from the picture but those are mountains in front of me as I head to Boone/Blowing Rock. Oh my!

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Saturday 15 May 2010 12:35

    Wilkesboro, NC - Stopped by Chick-fil-A - just opened on Thursday. Most of the town was here. Met some great folks including CFA cow.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 14 May 2010 19:11

    Wilkesboro - I lost the race with the storm. The view from the BP station.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 14 May 2010 18:36

    Wilkesboro, NC - Downtown. Almost to my campground but trying to beat a storm.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 14 May 2010 12:16

    Lunch counter of Snappy's with Troy and Bobby. Pork Chop sandwich all the way. Now that is good eatin'. Tom, thanks for the recommendation.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Friday 14 May 2010 10:00

    Mt Airy, NC - Tom and Anne Webb - parents of friend/neighbor, Ashley. Once again, wonderful hosts who were so gracious with hospitality.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 13 May 2010 18:49

    Dunwoody Lane - near Mt Airy: For my friends in Dunwoody and Dunwoody Springs.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 13 May 2010 17:29

    Pilot Mountain, NC - stopped to take picture and found something wonderful - Von and Peggy are celebrating 50 yrs of marriage tomorrow.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 13 May 2010 16:09

    King, NC - another small town. Now headed to Mt Airy - a friend/neighbor's parents offered me a bed for the night. Thanks Ashley!

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 13 May 2010 12:48

    God's Acre - Salem Moravian Graveyard: I just liked the sound of "God's Acre". So peaceful.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 13 May 2010 12:14

    Old Salem - Salem College: Continuing the academic theme. Will soon need to head back to the hotel and hit the road to Pilot Mountain.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Thursday 13 May 2010 10:54

    Wake Forest University - Wait Chapel: Continuing tour of the ACC. Travelling sans panniers - left them at hotel - as I tour Winston-Salem.

    Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 12 May 2010 17:15

    Winston-Salem: Met Larry at the Dairi-O as I sat down with a mint choc. chip shake. A fellow biker who wanted to hear about the trip.

    Posted: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 12 May 2010 16:11

    Rural Hall, NC - Love small towns and love the name of this one. By the way am riding on NC 66 - is that route 66? And if so, what is it?

    Posted: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 12 May 2010 15:46

    King, NC - Bethel UMC sign for Bike Sunday. Just a little too early and wrong kind of bike. What if I walked in with my cycling shorts?

    Posted: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Wednesday 12 May 2010 12:39

    Hanging Rock State Park - On top of the rock it was just incredible to see the Peregrine Falcons frolicking in the drafts of wind.

    Posted: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 11 May 2010 15:58

    Danbury, NC - Stokes County Courthouse. I'm getting close to Hanging Rock State Park - my destination for the day.

    Posted: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 11 May 2010 14:44

    Walnut Cove, NC - the kindest man, Jerry Linville, just paid for my lunch and left the change for me. The goodness of people humbles me.

    Posted: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 11 May 2010 12:44

    Stokesdale, NC - The Fire department across the street is almost bigger than all of downtown. On my way to Hanging Rock State Park.

    Posted: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Tuesday 11 May 2010 9:34

    Greensboro, NC - My hosts Buddy and Anne Turner with their granddaughter, Ainsley. Buddy and my Mom grew up together in Powder Springs, GA.

    Posted: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

  • Monday 10 May 2010 16:31

    Mebane, NC - The Mebane Mural

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Monday 10 May 2010 15:18

    Hillsborough, NC - another quaint little town. Also, the town that Steve Crowley and his family now call home.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Monday 10 May 2010 14:28

    Durham, NC - lunch w Steve Crowley, a great friend from the NYC/Boston Bible Studies days, at Mad Hatter's. It was great to catch up.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Sunday 9 May 2010 22:41

    Durham, NC - Matt and Caitlyn of Rutba House. One mission of the community is hospitality - for that I'm grateful since I'm spending the night.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Sunday 9 May 2010 17:08

    Cameron Indoor Stadium/Krzyzewskiville - so as not to upset my Duke friends - the other mecca of Carolina b-ball. Home of 2010 NCAA Champs.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Sunday 9 May 2010 12:39

    Durham, NC - almost to destination, Rutba House - an intentional Christian Community that is part of new monastic movement, and saw this.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Sunday 9 May 2010 10:14

    Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mom's (especially my own - I Love You) from Lake Jordan in Chapel Hill, NC. Now heading to Durham. #FB

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Saturday 8 May 2010 21:00

    Dinner with the Baas's - Seafood Boil w/ Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Red Potatoes, Corn, Zucchini, Onions and White Wine. What a treat!

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Saturday 8 May 2010 15:18

    The center of worship in Carolina - the Dean Dome at UNC - Chapel Hill.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Saturday 8 May 2010 14:16

    Pittsboro, NC - Allen & Son Bar-B-Que - a true North Carolina barbeque experience with Jay and Janet. The small portion was not so small.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Saturday 8 May 2010 8:34

    Chapel Hill, NC - breakfast with Jay and Janet Baas at their home where I am staying for the weekend.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Friday 7 May 2010 12:55

    Sanford, NC - Downtown and looking for a place to grab lunch -I am starving.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Friday 7 May 2010 9:24

    Heritage Campground - the view with daylight. Amy Sadler, one of the family who owns campground is one of the nicest people you can meet.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Thursday 6 May 2010 22:53

    Heritage Campground - View from my campsite. As you can tell from the picture I arrived after dark. Why? I have left the flat coast.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Thursday 6 May 2010 17:23

    Raeford, NC - just a town along the way. I did not see any murals. Oh well.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Thursday 6 May 2010 16:14

    Red Springs, NC - stopped at Dairy Ranch for shake and water re-fill. Now I have to hustle to Sandler Family Campground in Carthage.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Thursday 6 May 2010 9:57

    Lumber River State Park - this is the view from my campsite. Beautiful! The park is about 8 miles frown Fair Bluff, NC.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Wednesday 5 May 2010 13:14

    Crossing my second state line - entering North Carolina.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Wednesday 5 May 2010 10:37

    Hucks Country Express - stopped here for a bathroom break and e nded up having a terrific sausage and biscuit.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Wednesday 5 May 2010 9:41

    Conway, SC - back on the road after taking yesterday off due to weather. Just a few miles down the road from the Lowes and Carolina Forest.

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Tuesday 4 May 2010 18:26

    Dinner w/ Marlene Hensley - friend, co-worker and housemate from NYC days. Also, got to meet her fiancée, David, and hear their story. :-)

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Tuesday 4 May 2010 14:38

    Myrtle Beach, SC - Weather Day. Had lunch with Gary Lowe at Sea Captain's House restaurant right on the beach. Fun!

    Posted: 4 months ago

  • Monday 3 May 2010 21:27

    Myrtle Beach, SC - staying with the Lowe family. Gary was in the youth group my parents led when I was a kid. Great to catch up!

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Monday 3 May 2010 21:18

    Huntington Beach State Park - Arrived after dark - glad I did not see this sign or any alligators. Now to Myrtle Beach to visit Lowe's.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Monday 3 May 2010 11:43

    Huntington Beach State Park - Went to sleep hearing the ocean. Thank goodness was asleep when the raccoon was near my head outside tent.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Sunday 2 May 2010 15:21

    Entering Francis Marion National Forest.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Sunday 2 May 2010 11:02

    Folly Beach, SC - the final meal of the weekend. Breakfast at The Old Dog Cafe.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 1 May 2010 15:16

    Rest Day - touring Charleston with the Tri Tribe. Stopped at Pearlz Oyster Bar for some refreshment. Good times.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 1 May 2010 5:47

    Tri-team heads out the door at 5am for their Sprint Triathalon - I head back to bed.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Saturday 1 May 2010 5:44

    Pre-Race Dinner for Isabella, Paulina, Pablo Dos, Grace, Pablo Uno, Dwayne, Rachel, Zurine. Pre-Rest Day Dinner for me - Delicious!

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Friday 30 Apr 2010 18:18

    Charleston, SC - home of friends, Dwayne and Rachel Bassett. Staying here tonight and tomorrow for my rest day.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Friday 30 Apr 2010 14:08

    Harvest Moon - Lowcountry Grille: I was cravin' a hamburger and really enjoyed the one I had here.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Friday 30 Apr 2010 12:22

    Entering Charleston County - Yeah! Friends from Atlanta who are doing a triathalon tomorrow are going to meet and ride in with me soon.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Apr 2010 20:40

    Givhan's Ferry State Park - was rushing to get here by 5pm but called from 45 minutes away and learned that I could have arrived later and been fine. Made for a good workout nonetheless. Pic: Tree has moss hanging from branches though it is hard to see in the photo.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Apr 2010 15:26

    I-95: Not very exciting but it is where I am. 17.4m to camp - "pulling myself inside out" (as Phil Leggett would say to get there before 5pm.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Apr 2010 12:37

    Banberg, SC - Main Street

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Thursday 29 Apr 2010 11:29

    Denmark, SC - I am starting to think this is a World Tour.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 28 Apr 2010 18:38

    Barnwell State Park - Alligators? I have not seen one yet. Hope they are not hungry and if they are that I do not look appetizing.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 28 Apr 2010 15:39

    Williston, SC - SC is killing me - it seems that they do not know how to build flat roads.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 28 Apr 2010 13:52

    Why is the UGA Conference Center in SC? Interesting - plus there is a huge hill ahead and I wanted to stop.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 28 Apr 2010 11:42

    My first State Line! Hello South Carolina.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 28 Apr 2010 10:36

    Augusta, GA - found this mural on Broad St. I like my bike better.

    I loved riding down Broad St with the street-level stores in the beautiful older buildings.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Wednesday 28 Apr 2010 9:40

    Augusta National - home of the Masters. Did not know I was passing it this morning - a pleasant suprise!

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 27 Apr 2010 20:22

    My friend's Aunt Nancy in Augusta

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 27 Apr 2010 15:48

    Harlem - that is Georgia, not NYC. But Columbia Univ. is in Harlem or at least next to it.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Tuesday 27 Apr 2010 13:34

    Miss Jane's Restaurant - Warrenton, GA - great southern/soul food.

    Posted: 4 months, 1 week ago

  • Monday 26 Apr 2010 19:25

    Day 2 Campsite - A. H. Stehens Historic State Park

    Posted: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Monday 26 Apr 2010 16:48

    Taliaferro County Courthouse

    Posted: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Monday 26 Apr 2010 14:28

    Greensboro, GA

    Posted: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Monday 26 Apr 2010 12:27

    Madison, GA - went a different way than I had planned but gone here nonetheless.

    Posted: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Sunday 25 Apr 2010 18:38

    Hard Labor Creek State Park

    Posted: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Sunday 25 Apr 2010 13:51

    Stone Mountain

    Posted: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

  • Sunday 25 Apr 2010 12:07

    Leaving home!

    Posted: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bike Pilgrimage 2010

  • Hi Brent. You must have a tailwind as you are really moving across the country. From your route it looks like you might be going through Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I hope so as that is a beautiful view when you first see that lake. Good luck and have fun.

    Posted: 26 Aug 2010 by Chuck Grissom

  • Hi Mr. Brent this is Abigail. I enjoy keeping up with your travels. I like the pictures they are awsome. WOW you have gone a LONG WAYS! This is really cool!

    Posted: 21 Aug 2010 by Abigail

  • Lux- I hope to see you on my bike!
    Drew-well be tracking you!
    Erika-meeting you made our trip special.
    Boo!-I find it cool that you are a distant family member, I wish that you could meet the dog, her name is indi/ indigo the dog named bird. we will keep tracking you, and staying in contact.
    love your distant family members.

    P.S.
    I/Boo! typed this. of cource asking what the rest of the family wanted to say.

    Posted: 12 Aug 2010 by the elliott & doering family

  • Hey Brent, it's Ammie. Miss you at manheim so much. So proud of you. You are absolutely amazing. Lots of love to you and stay in touch.

    Posted: 6 Aug 2010 by Ammie

  • Brent,

    Your progress is incredible. Just think - a year ago this was only a dream. Keep posting your updates. We are tracking your progress.

    Posted: 23 Jul 2010 by Chuck Grissom

  • Hi Brent, I go to Sunday School with your Mom & Dad and we pray for you every week! We enjoy updates from your Mom and Dad! I know you are having a wonderful time and it will be a trip you'll always remember! Take care and ride safe! Judy

    Posted: 23 Jul 2010 by Judy Sallis

  • Testing 1,2,3. Love ya, Mom

    Posted: 23 Jul 2010 by Shirley M. Elliott

  • Hey Brent,

    What a cool site to track your progress. It looks like this has been a great experience for you so far, and it's good that you are documenting it. Keep uploading the pics. Have fun!

    --Dan

    Posted: 20 Jul 2010 by Dan McMullan

  • Hi Brent! We miss you but glad to hear you are doing well. I love living vicariously through the pictures of your trip. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Best,
    Amy

    Posted: 13 Jul 2010 by Amy Mills

  • Brett - I love seeing your pix and following you through my home state, NC. Appalachian State and Boone - what wonderful memories from years ago! The high country is beautiful! So glad you ate at Boone Bagelry, I used to treat myself to the chocolate chip cream cheese now and then on the weekends when I was in school. Cheers! Looking forward to seeing more! Safe travels...and God speed.

    Posted: 17 May 2010 by Ericka Nehnevajsa

  • OK---fine. Post the home of the Dookies! Ha! Thanks for the Basalmic Vinegar to replace what Jay wasted on the grill. Good to meet you and have you this weekend.

    Posted: 10 May 2010 by Janet Baas

  • Brent,
    I think what you're doing is great! There's nothing like fulfilling a dream, huh? It's so much fun for me to watch your daily progress. I imagine you've come to really 'appreciate' the art of camping by now. All I can say is, go, man, go! We're with you all the way.
    Dodge

    Posted: 8 May 2010 by Dodge

  • Such a gift to see you, share the work of His hand, discover my new favorite restaurant, have you into my newly decorated home...and couldn't help but think about your postings after you left as I forgot to tell you that David's last name is "hucks" Will be thinking of you as we bike.:)

    Posted: 6 May 2010 by marlene

  • Brent:

    Man this looks like fun. I hope you can make it to Chapel Hill next weekend. Nothing too hot...I promise!

    Posted: 3 May 2010 by Jay Baas

  • Congratulations on completing the first leg of your journey! Abigail says hi, Cailin isn't here or I am sure she would say the same. Don't know where your friends go to church but Seacoast Community Church is great. Hope you are rested and ready to go again. We'll track your progress to Raleigh.
    Cindy and Brad

    Posted: 2 May 2010 by cindy

  • We are so excited to see your progress. We are impressed that you have completed the toughest part - leaving!

    Keep up with the pictures, journal info etc.

    Brad / Cindy

    Posted: 28 Apr 2010 by Brad / Cindy

  • Brent, loving the tracking and really enjoying the pictures. Keep safe and keep the pictures coming! Living vicariously through you.

    Posted: 27 Apr 2010 by Randy

  • BME, Got yourcamp site photo. Thanks for the phone call. Have a good rest.
    DAD

    Posted: 26 Apr 2010 by LRE