I have been absent from the blog for a few weeks now. I’ve been grieving the loss of our bicycling adventures! This is the second such episode of grief after a bike tour. The first occurred in 2010 after our…
Why Am I Here?
When I stepped into a local fast food restaurant this week, I was reminded about certain facets of our first bicycle tour. The restaurant had just reopened after remodeling, and a country radio station presence in the dining room attested…
When Change Comes Knocking
Change can come knocking on your door, or it can just barge in, whether you’re ready for it or not. And, sometimes, we can even turn the tables and knock on its door. In the events leading up to our cross-country…
When the Path Ahead Seems Unclear
Have you ever reached a crossroads in your life? Taking a step down one path meant forsaking some other paths. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been there. And I’ve even been there on a bicycle–more times than once. On…
Bicycle Touring: What It Is, and What It Is Not!
If you have never traveled on a self-supported bicycle tour, you may be wondering, What is it really like? It is probably not like what you think. At least it wasn’t for Debbie and me. To dispel any misconceptions, here are some…