Category Archives: Cycling

Oh the Places We’ll Go: When I Get my Bicycle Back

We went out riding the other night and my rear brakes were rubbing against my wheel, so I disconnected them. I was having a hard time switching gears, but toughed it out uphill. Caleb found a bike shop on Thursday that … Continue reading

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A Day in South Bay

Caleb suggested we go to the Tijuana RNERR and visit the Border Field State Park next to it. I thought it was a great idea. We ate breakfast and headed west – then south. I had looked at the map some … Continue reading

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Day 5: Tallahassee Finish Line

I woke up through the night with the disturbance of the hotel light coming in the window. I got up at 7:30 am and Caleb called letting me know he would meet me in Tallahassee. My odometer is at 140.7 miles and it’s … Continue reading

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Day 4: Seven Miles in the Rain

Up at 6:20 am, protein bar in hand, with feet on the trail. I take a right at the boat ramp to walk through the hardwood hammock along the Suwannee River. An hour later I am rejoining the group. Their … Continue reading

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Day 3: Sandy Streets, Shady Skies, Sociable Strangers

I like the white fabric of my tent; it lights up with the rising sun. The birds sing their morning song. I woke up to rollover because I stick to my sleeping bag in this humidity and was too hot … Continue reading

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