Daily Diary 19: Sanderson TX to Comstock TX - 90 miles 3000 ft climbing
So today was definitely a long grinder. 90 miles and 3000 climbing was already going to be difficult, then factor in the steady breeze in...
So today was definitely a long grinder. 90 miles and 3000 climbing was already going to be difficult, then factor in the steady breeze in...
Big ride today! 110 miles and 2000 feet of climbing. The Day started great, slight breeze behind me to push me up the hill to Alpine to...
Round two! Got up early and headed to Marfa for a second time. Sun is rising and it was pretty cool, around 40°. The wind was gusting...
Well sometimes on a long bike cycle ride mother nature wins and today was that day. I set out around 10 o’clock after some thunderstorms...
First full day of riding in Texas and it was a big one. After a nice night at a surprisingly nice hotel and dinner, I took off for Van...
After a rest day of doing some laundry and fixing my bike I took off for Texas. First half of the ride was great, empty road, Highway 28,...
Today was supposed to be a shorter ride, 60 miles to Deming along interstate 10. There wasn’t any breakfast so I loaded up on cliff bars...
Last day in the Arizona desert and it was a good one. After a good big breakfast at a diner next to my motel, I set off a little before...
What part of “prevailing westerly winds” does Mother Nature not understand?!? Today started great, up and out early (7:15), a beautiful...
My first century ride! Believe it or not I have never ridden a century, let alone with a fully packed bike. Unfortunately it wasn’t...
Sure felt like I peddled to the top today! What was supposed to be a relatively easy day, 30 miles, was a lot harder than expected....
6 days in the saddle and I am looking forward to a rest day! Today’s ride from Wickenberg to Phoenix was good, 66 miles with light rain...
Hello! Pretty uneventful day today. Got a late start, didn’t sleep well but had a nice breakfast with some nice locals before I left. It...
Freeman has successfully completed his first week of his journey. The best (or worst) part of this journey: the typical weekend doesn't...
Fortune favors the Bold! Fantastic day today. After a really long hard day yesterday I was considering taking a rest day today. Today...
Long day in the saddle today! 90 miles through the Imperial desert and dunes. Day started a little late, slept in a bit and was off at...
Day 2: Julian to Brawley - 75 miles Another great day (with a few bumps)! I decided this morning to grab a quick coffee and trail mix in...
2/25/19 Wow what day!! Great start in Carlsbad. Long climb out but it was great. My buddy John who lives in Carlsbad (and owns an awesome...
After an absolutely grueling first day on the road, Freeman has finally made it to his hotel... well at least the hotel floor! After...
We are faced with thousands of choices everyday. Choices about food, activities, plans, purchases and goals. Carefully weighing the costs...