August 21, Day 50 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 A Medical Problem For the past several days, including the last few that we bicycled, I have noticed swelling and pain in my right calf. Of course, I ran to the…
Coasting to a rest day
August 17, Day 46 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 On a bicycle tour, as in life, some days are easier than others. Today was one such day. A much needed sleep in a bed last night after two consecutive camping…
Not a chance encounter
August 16, Day 45 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 “Beep, beep, beep,” echoed the alarm at 4:30 a.m. through the confines of Big Agnes. It was pitch dark outside as we proceeded to pack up our belongings and head to…
Never too old to learn
August 15, Day 44 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 After yesterday’s stiff wind and short day, we opted for an earlier start to the day today. We were off toward Pickstown just shortly after 7:30. By 10 am, we rolled…
Suicide Sightings
In the past week, I have spoken to two teachers about suicide. One was working this summer at a campsite we stayed at in Chamberlain, South Dakota. The other was cycling with me for a stretch after we left Chamberlain.…