Jump and net will appear. Throwback
So blessed to be on such an amazing journey in life! Unless you put yourself out there, you’ll never know what treasures lie ahead. Day …
Waves of silver sunlight stopped me, breathless in my tracks.
Mesmerized by the movement, the sound…glistening tips rolling on and on and on. Feeling as if I had been taken to another place, somewhere unknown to me, somewhere out there.
Eat this! Don’t eat that! Can’t you read the SIGN!
So what do you eat when you ride day after day across wide open plains where grocery stores may not be readily available and there …
Enjoy the simplicity of nature around you.
Nothing but your happiness is needed. April 16, 2025 #roadrunnertour2025
It was Wednesday.
July 24th, 2019. The fourth day into my first RAGBRAI. In flipflops. On a borrowed bike. And it was hot. Gay and I stopped at …
Unscripted.
Sunshine. Clear skies. A gentle breeze. Our hearts full…of gratefulness, of love and curiosity. Today we rode for Roger Derr: a ride that began in …
Yeah. You might want to ask an expert about that. I’m ‘just’ a recreational cyclist.
“Are we there yet?” “No. Not yet. 6 more miles.” “Mom. Are we there now?” “No. Not yet Baby. We have 6 more miles left.” …
This day too shall pass.
Some say she had her head in the clouds but perhaps she was just a bit closer to heaven. Join me. Lose yourself in the …
“I don’t focus on what I can’t do. I focus on what I can do”—Anne Hiatt
This amazing woman, over the span of 93 years, touched many lives. Selflessly giving to all she met, demonstrating kindness, patience and faith, she changed …
It happened again!
Heart racing in anticipation. My breath…quick…eyes keen like a peregrine falcon. But that damn tail…it gives me away every time. You know. The tail…the one …
Take the lipstick!
While preparing for our 2023 tour, Drew taught me skills from his years of backpacking. When you have to carry everything you need, weight matters. …
She’s coming in HOT!
I will forever remember being three years old and riding my red bicycle. It was a hand-me-down…a well-trained bike that my older brother and sister …
Do you still like each other?
Last tour, while riding one of the most beautiful paths, bathed in the beauty of the snow-capped Tetons, we came to a parking lot where a van, equipped with a bike rack and touring information on the side, was parked. We suspected Drew’s rear tire may be a little low on pressure so decided to stop and ask if we could borrow a floor pump to top off. Drew and the tour coordinator got immersed in conversation and I saw beautiful flowers nearby. Like a moth drawn to a light, I left the two to their business and headed to take photos.
And miles and miles and miles to go…
April 4, 2025 Can you see us? Two bicycles pedaling steadily, hearts beating strong, breaths measured. And can you see them? You see, when riding, …
2025 Roadrunner Tour Starts Here!
Welcome to the Roadrunner Tour 2025!
Our three-month tour across the United States of America embarks June 1 from Rialto Beach, WA to Bar Harbor, ME. We will be traveling approximately 4,900 miles on Salsa Warbird gravel bicycles, self-supported.
George S. Mickelson Trail
Our first time on the trail – Day 1 Imagine a path where the ghosts of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane still roam; where …
Aug 25 – Bangor to South Carolina to Ontario
Landing in Ontario, our dear friend Gary Dittmar picks us up. It’s so good to see him and lots of chatter fly’s during our trip home.
It’s nearly 1:30 am before we’re able to settle for the night.
What just happened? Did we really just cross the US on bikes? It all seems so surreal.
Aug 24 – Bar Harbor to Bangor Maine
As the evening came to a close, we returned to our hotel to prepared for our flight home on Friday. A storm was expected and we are hopeful we don’t have delays.
As sleep crept in, thoughts and memories danced in our heads. We had just traveled across the United States, over 4,000 miles on bicycles. The thought is overwhelming at times. 💕💕
Aug 23 – Freeport to Bar Harbor, Maine
We check in at the KOA and head for downtown Bar Harbor. What fun! As with most tourist destinations, there are lots of shops fill with souvenirs. We have fun reading the towels and shirts with clever sayings and the people watching is over the top!!
We catch dinner at the Dog and Pony where Gail, a local, shares lots of insight into the area. And yes. I had fish and chips again!! Drew’s lobster Mac and cheese had huge chunks of lobster meat. It was a meal fit for a king!
We’ll come back tomorrow morning to do a little more exploring and have breakfast at Jordan’s.
Aug 22 – Concord, New Hampshire to Freeport, Maine
The Atlantic is coming! The Atlantic is coming!!
It’s so hard to believe, at this stage of my life, that I’ve never bathed my feet in the Atlantic Ocean!!
Aug 21 – Rochester, New York to Concord, New Hampshire
Throughout the tour, a recurring theme is the unusual weather patterns. Excessive rain has caused lots of mosquitoes. Everyone comments how different and bizarre the weather has been. Constantly weighing and measuring risks versus rewards…do we travel north or south? Getting to Bar Harbor is important but safety is the top priority. After much discussion, we come up with Plan B.
Aug 20 – Lockport to Rochester, New York
Back on the road, we passed an apple tree loaded with little green apples. It was so whimsical and fun to look at. We got to Rochester in a few more hours. While we logged over 60 miles, we climbed less than 400 feet. A really chilled day!! The skies remained clear throughout the day making it an absolutely perfect day on the bike!
Aug 19 – Niagara Falls, New York to Lockport, New York
A short ride this morning under beautiful, clear skies and temps between 60-70 degrees and we were in Niagara Falls State Park.
The falls are breathtaking!
Aug 18 – Dunkirk to Niagara, New York
The crisp, fresh air is so invigorating. The sky is painted with clouds.
The day begins with nice tailwinds but as we turn towards the lake, side gusts nearly blow us over. The pace slows as we weave our way towards Niagara. The side winds turn to headwinds. Easier to stay upright but our travel is slow.
Aug 17 – Erie, PA to Dunkirk, NY
Past vineyards, watching ravens fly, partly cloudy skies and a lighthouse 200 years old. Mile after mile after another. The New York countryside is thick with trees, blossoming plants and lush grounds. I am thankful for being on a bike…to be able to experience this beautiful place.
Aug 16 – Madison to Erie PA
Recount of the day coming soon.. Seems we might have missed posting to Facebook this day, could have been all the excitement of my brother …
Aug 15 – Twinsburg to Madison, Ohio
Once again, we’ve escaped the rain! It pored last night and now the morning sky is just beautiful!, soon We traveled through the home town of our friend Bill Green. Such a beautiful place!
And before we knew it, we were at Lake Erie! It is so huge! It looks like the ocean!
Aug 14 – Millersburg to Twinsburg, Ohio
The morning is cool…around 65 degrees. We think of our friends in other areas and how they are battling the heat. We are grateful for our riding conditions. Rain is expected today. We’ll see how bad it gets and adjust accordingly. We haven’t melted yet!!
13 Aug – Columbus to Millersburg, Ohio
The forecast for today is good and we ride several rail trails. Our plan is to get as many miles in a possible as storms are predicted tomorrow and later in the week.
We were able to get out of Columbus before the town woke up.
Aug 12 – Dayton to Columbus, Ohio
While early August, it is staying dark until 7 AM and getting dark early. Our planning will have to take this into consideration so we travel when it’s light and we’re more visible.
Coffee at the Starbucks on base began the morning. There we met Joshua who lived in Loma Linda at one time! It’s a small world. He had lots of questions about long distance cycling. He is an ultra marathon runner!!