Whenever Debbie and I talk to someone about our long-distance bicycle tours, we hear some interesting reactions. You did what? How did you do that? That’s too much work. That’s about the last thing I would want to do on…
Use It or Lose It!
On a recent trip to the roller rink, Debbie and I faced a stark awakening. It had been years since we’d attempted this feat. It showed. We acted as props for one another as we crept along the outer edge of…
Five Threats to Avoid when Bicycle Touring
Bicycle touring. It’s one of the best ways to experience new places while rising to new personal heights. To keep positive memories aloft, you’ll want to avoid these five downers. Although you can’t anticipate what lurks around the next bend,…
Northern Tier or Atlantic Coast?
If you had an opportunity to go on a long-distance bicycle tour, where would you go? And which route would you take? Much to my surprise, I got that opportunity. When I left a job in 2010 and married Debbie,…
Keeping the New in New Year’s
New Year’s is always a good time for reassessment. Questions like where have we been and where are we headed are well worth asking. Is 2014 going to look just like all the other years, or are there new adventures…