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Decided to take Gerty in for a checkup this morning. She got a new rear tire. Original was pretty worn. Also got a couple water bottles and aero bars. You can lean on your forearms. Hoping it will take some stress off my hands. Had been thinking about getting them for 2400 miles. Jury is... Continue reading →

Big mileage day today. It was “only” mid-80’s but still very humid. Even Gerty was sweating today. About an hour into the day I reached down for my water bottle. Not there. Stop. Second bottle missing as well. I’d say I lost them but I know where they’re at. Freezer, Room 110, Super 8 Motel,... Continue reading →

I got on the road shortly after 7AM. It was very humid by that time but the heat hadn’t cranked up yet. The biggest problem for me in the humidity is the perspiration. Whenever I stop or struggle up a hill, sweat is pouring into my eyes. If I stop somewhere that is air conditioned,... Continue reading →

Hot. Humid. That about sums up my day. Sounds like lots of you are experiencing similar. Heard some sad news today. I had met these young ladies about 5 weeks ago in Western MT. Alex (center) took a nasty spill and can’t finish her ride to CT. She’ll be all right but has to be... Continue reading →

I’m starting to realize that it’s going to be hilly until I get down to Mobile, AL. That’s the bad news. The good news is that I know FL is flat. For all the ups and downs, it amazes me that virtually every day the change in elevation is usually pretty negligible. Descended 23 feet... Continue reading →

Tough but good day of pedaling today. Louisiana, MO is a real place with real hills. It was relatively flat from Quincy to Hannibal, MO. I think this was the 8th time I’ve crossed the Mississippi. Has to happen at least 1 more time…or I’m totally lost. Hannibal is the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens... Continue reading →

The day off obviously did me good. Legs felt great this AM and Gerty and I rolled fast all day. 8 hours first pedal to last. Crossed the Mississippi into IL first thing. Today’s ride was the flattest day of trip to date. Only a few small hills. Gotta love that! I was hoping to... Continue reading →

My legs were very tired when I got up this morning. I knew that I had to ride nearly 90 miles to Quincy, IL. Not any real options for stopping between here and there. Called Kris early in the AM. Figured she’d be out getting her 25,000 steps in. She was. I was hoping she’d... Continue reading →

So sleeping in the tent was not great but not nearly as bad as I expected. Real pain getting in and out but I did manage to get a few hours of good sleep. Got the tent before Appalachian Trail so have gotten some good use out of it. Purchased at REI. They’d probably replace... Continue reading →

The day started on a high note. I’ll say that much. Field of Dreams was only a half mile off my route. Kris and I had been there with a small group from work in 1990 (I think). It is still just a donation to get on/near the field. Things are a bit more commercialized... Continue reading →