What an honor to live in the land of the free and the brave. The much anticipated day had arrived, and we certainly had to be brave to ride through Washington D.C. on our bicycles. Thankfully, our timing was good.…
Expect the Unexpected August 4
When we awoke to a flat tire, our Achilles heel as a bicycle touring couple was exposed yet again. We can push our way through heat and persevere through long days or challenging climbs; we can crank out trip updates…
Mechanical Problems August 3
Tim and I will readily admit, we are not bike mechanics. When trouble brews in that area, we feel anxious and insecure. So when we were doing very basic maintenance on our chains (oiling them) before we left for the…
Cycling through History August 2
Williamsburg was a clean and enjoyable town, but we were headed out early to Richmond. The ride was pleasurable–and enlightening. We traveled along the John Tyler Memorial Highway, Route 5, along the northern shore of the James River. A bike…
A Slower Pace August 1
Today was a slow day, befitting of the beautiful countryside of rural Virginia. We mentioned yesterday that good sleep is important on a bike tour, but not always easy to get. We both felt sluggish today despite the relatively cooler…