It’s Sunday and I’m headed back home from the SPITS run. I have another party to attend on the east coast (Chesapeake Bay) and want to arrive there this coming Friday. I also need to swing by the house and pick up Karen for this trip. That demands more riding and less sightseeing. Continue reading Home in a Hurry, Part 1
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California at Last
Compared to the last few days, the last ~350 mile ride into California was pretty uneventful. It was still a very enjoyable ride. Continue reading California at Last
Snow to Start, Wind to Finish
As reported earlier, I already knew I had to ride through some snow today. What follows is the tale of how I survived the day. Continue reading Snow to Start, Wind to Finish
Canyons, Red Rocks, and Snow Flurries
Since I rode further yesterday than planned, I was able to splurge an entire day to cross Utah and experience it’s natural wonders… and fickle weather patterns. Continue reading Canyons, Red Rocks, and Snow Flurries
Colorado Passes and Dodging Snow
This day would start with never ending vistas of mountain beauty and end with a mad dash to beat the weather over a few mountain passes. Continue reading Colorado Passes and Dodging Snow
Wind, Tank Test, Light Show, and Mexican Food
As a part of the ongoing effort to get to Fins and Vina’s SPITS party in California, the goal for today was very simple: get the rest of the Great Plains behind me. Continue reading Wind, Tank Test, Light Show, and Mexican Food
2016 ParTay/SCUM Gallery
While packing lots of miles into a two-week trip, I somehow found time to actually take some photos. Continue reading 2016 ParTay/SCUM Gallery
Riding the North Cascades and Puget Sound
Today’s ride would start with a ride along Washington highway 20, otherwise known as the North Cascades Highway. It would end with a ferry ride and a nice easy roll down the west side of Puget Sound to my friend’s place on a nice little island. Continue reading Riding the North Cascades and Puget Sound
Great Plains or Bust
After a lazy morning and indulgent brunch, I had a long afternoon and evening to get in the day’s requisite miles. Continue reading Great Plains or Bust
Adventures in Tire Plugging
In preparation for our recent trip down to North Carolina on the Nightowl, I install a new rear tire. Naturally, that same tire picked up a nail two days later, which led to some strategizing on how to get home. Continue reading Adventures in Tire Plugging