I woke up, got ready, and had some time to visit with Barb & Mike before I started biking at 8:00. Another beautiful day for biking. It was almost 60 degrees when I started with clear skies. A slight breeze was going to be behind me most of the day. I made it about 100 […]
Day #25 (5/31/23) – Bike Across America Read More »
I spent two days with my Aunt Barb and Uncle Mike in Downers Grove, IL. My congestion has continued to improve and is almost gone. Lots of time visiting family. Glad to be here to join in Barb’s birthday celebration. Also to attend Barb’s birthday party with a lot of family. Helped hang some new
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I slept well and my congestion has been getting better each day. I woke up at 5:15 and did my morning routine. After the hotel breakfast, I packed up and was biking at 7:00. It was 55 degrees and sunny to start – perfect for biking. I got back on the Pennsy Trail. It followed
Day #22 (5/28/24) – Bike Across America Read More »
Woke up at 6:00 and did some of my morning routine. Pat and Gordy made me a wonderful breakfast to fuel me for my day. I had a wonderful stay with them. It was a blessing to be able to get to know them better. After packing up my gear and saying a prayer together,
Day #21 (5/27/24) – Bike Across America Read More »
Spent a couple of days off of the bike with the Gilbert’s. Gordy and Pat were gracious hosts. They are great cooks and I definitely put back on some of the weight I had lost. They shared a lot of stories about Lena as a kid and I told them several about Alex. It was
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I was up at 5:30. Still congested, but no sore throat. The Inn didn’t offer a breakfast, so after my morning routine I walked five blocks to a breakfast restaurant. After breakfast, I went back to the Inn, packed up and started riding. I was riding around 7:15. It was a great day to ride.
Day #18 (5/24/24) – Bike Across America Read More »
Woke up still congested, but no sore throat. Skipped the hotel breakfast and just ate a few snacks. I was on the bike by 8:00. The weather was excellent – 60 degrees, sunny, and little wind. I made my way to the Cardinal Greenway and was quickly out of town and out in the country.
Day #17 (5/23/24) – Bike Across America Read More »
I woke up with a stuffy nose and a sore throat. I think I’m allergic to something in my hotel room, or just Muncie in general. 🙂 Got some OTC allergy medicine from the front desk and walked around town to get some fresh air. Didn’t take long to walk around town. I saw some
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I had a nightmare that I was in a plane crash. When I woke up, I realized I was really in Dayton, OH. Never been so happy to be in Dayton. 🙂 But, I couldn’t get back to sleep, so I was up early. Did my morning routine and was at the hotel breakfast when
Day #15 (5/21/24) – Bike Across America Read More »
Woke up with the sun and did my morning routine. Ate a big breakfast and then packed my gear. Saw my four cyclist friends from the night before on my way out and was able to chat with them again and show them my bike setup. I also chatted with the lady at the front
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