September 14, Day 74 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 Toughest Road Today, we faced the toughest road we have faced for weeks. Route 185 from Sullivan to Potosi, on the edge of the Ozark region, lived up to its billing.…
Return to Civilization
September 13, Day 73 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 Something happened today. The character of our tour changed, and we welcomed it. After our dark ride off the Katy Trail and over the Missouri River last night, we were sluggish…
Divine Pairings
September 7, Day 67 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 A Special Date September 7 is a very significant date in my life. My mother was born on that day, in 1922. She had a profound impact on my life. I…
Never been here.
September 6, Day 66 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 Debbie and I have a pet saying that we toss back and forth from time to time. When one of us asks the other a question that could only be answered…
A Fresh Perspective
September 4, Day 64 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 Today began looking just like yesterday: wind from the south and hot temperatures. Oh, no! was the first thought. However, every day on a bicycle tour is different. Today’s route, including…