October 9, Day 99 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 With cold temperatures prevailing and over 4,000 miles on these two sets of 56-year-old legs, a tailwind suited us perfectly. It was very strong today, pushing us from Warren to Smethport…
Leaving the Midwest
October 7-8, Days 97-98 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 We’ve been in the Midwest for roughly two months, thanks in part to our extended stay in Sioux City, Iowa, while recovering from an injury and a bicycle route designed for…
An Abrupt End
October 12, 2014, Day 102 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 Part I It wasn’t supposed to happen like this. A beautiful day, a visit to a church, and a short ride of 25 miles to a waiting motel room would…
Passing a test
October 5, Day 95 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 Icebox After two consecutive rest days, the weather had turned particularly cold. It almost felt like we skipped fall this year, with morning temps in the low 40s and feel-like readings…
Over-preparing or Underperforming?
October 1, Day 91 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 My left brake handle was acting up yesterday. And since we had a bicycle shop just down the street, it seemed prudent to have the bicycles checked out. The mechanic was…