Dianna

Dianna

  • Joined: September 25, 2022
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Day 47 Sheldon, IA to Le Mars, IA

Earlier on tour, when we had the REALLY tough day riding into Deadwood, we came across an awesome bike shop in Spearfish that sold a special edition gravel tire in PINK! Yes please! We purchased them then not knowing when the next nail or the next whatever would occur. In preparation for our week long RAGBRAI, Drew put the new tires on along with sealant. And his tire that went on my bike as an emergency repair was then placed on his bike. We are ready for the 400+ miles across Iowa.

Day 41 Wall to Belvedere, SD

We are now in the Grasslands where the terrain does not change much…nearly flat, grassy and we are seeing corn planted in the fields. Epic ride weather warns us of strong crosswinds.
Leaving Wall, my phone lets me know I’ve used up my storage space so I’ll need to address this later today.

A place for every thing and every thing in its place!

The pendulum swings back and forth, back and forth with each second ticking by. The sound of time echos in the tile entry way…click, click, click. Moments fleet. Anticipation builds. We continue to prepare for our launch…for our journey.

A metamorphosis has occurred, from bike rider to cyclist to adventure cyclist. We learned so much during our 2023 tour and are building on this knowledge. We’ve decided to do things a little differently this time now that we better understand what it’s like to live on the bike for 3 months.

T minus 27 days before the Roadrunner Tour 2025 begins!

So when life gives you lemons...you Zwift.
Love this virtual cycling world that allows us to be tour ready when things don't go as planned. There's nothing like 50 miles in the saddle! Had a chilled ride with the thought...ride the first mile with the 4,800th mile in mind. Sustainability. It's all about the long game!

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 4 46 miles 2,700′ Elevation gain 5,000′ Elevation loss Max grade 12.8% – Average grade…

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 mile 78… the last stop before finishing the day. I knew that eating and drinking…

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 thought and prayer for his health and comfort. We traveled through the ‘gate’ to a…

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 beauty. And know you are loved. Photos across the USA 2023 Unscripted6160 Tour. April 10,…

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 that wags the dog. The thing that is chased when you get the leash. Yeah…

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. And you’d be surprised what things weigh! That, coupled with years of cycling, watching cyclists…

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 taught. Back in the day when there weren’t ‘striders’ but training wheels…when you rode on…

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.

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.

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.