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My Pseudo TransAmerica bike ride- next to last post

I had intended to have my next post be when I finished my ride into St Augustine. But today I received a surprise package so I felt compelled to provide this update. I received the bike jersey, a protein bar and a “do not open until St Augustine package from Larry Love the owner ofContinue reading “My Pseudo TransAmerica bike ride- next to last post”

I’m in Florida and in the Home Stretch

Well by next week this time or perhaps a bit earlier I will have rolled in to Vitual St Augustine and completed my pseudo TransAmerica ride across the Southern Tier. Tonight finds me in virtual De Funiak, Fla only 399 miles from the finish. I saw my first Florida Saguaro today. I saw my firstContinue reading “I’m in Florida and in the Home Stretch”

My Virtual TransAmerica ride- a quick update

Ok I’m providing this quick update because I’m now 10 days from finishing my virtual TransAmerica ride. I have ridden 38 out the last 39 days covering 2,459 miles or averaging 65 miles a day. Only 572 miles to go. Below is the remainder of my route. I’m right on schedule and expect I mayContinue reading “My Virtual TransAmerica ride- a quick update”

Week 5. I’m out of Texas at last. (Virtually)

Well I’m out of Texas and have completed week 5 of my pseudo TransAmerica ride. Over 2200 miles behind me and just over 800 to go. While I was riding this week a line from the Movie “The Outlaw Josie Wales” came to mind. “Endeavor to Persevere”. Well, endeavor is defined as to exert oneselfContinue reading “Week 5. I’m out of Texas at last. (Virtually)”

Week 4 completed. Over halfway to St Augustine(virtually)

Well tonight I’m resting in Austin, Tx. (Virtually) 1720 miles behind me and over 57% of my ride to St Augustine complete. This has been an interesting week. I took Good Friday off after 21 straight days of riding averaging over 60 miles a day. It was a pure joy to lay around and takeContinue reading “Week 4 completed. Over halfway to St Augustine(virtually)”

Week 3 in the Books. I met an interesting character in the road this week.

Well here I am updating my blog after my weeks last ride. Initially, I thought the pseudo ride may not be as challenging as the real thing but I’m beginning to believe they are similar in effort. I have been constantly fighting 15-20 mph winds with gusts which sometimes hit 25-30 mph. It can beContinue reading “Week 3 in the Books. I met an interesting character in the road this week.”

Week 2. Pseudo Trans America ride. “Shut up legs”

So week 2 is in the books. It had its ups and downs. I had 4 days of strong wind. One day it was 20-25 with gusts up to 30mph from the west. Of course, my ride was North, south and West with a short East leg. On most days the wind was my adversary.Continue reading “Week 2. Pseudo Trans America ride. “Shut up legs””

Week 1. Pseudo Trans-America ride

“Biker man burning out his legs out here alone. And I think it’s going to be a long long ride!” (Apologies Elton!) Well week one is in the books. Truthfully, the start is much harder than I thought. 450+ miles week one. Hell there were times I did that in a month. I’m in virtualContinue reading “Week 1. Pseudo Trans-America ride”

“Come Together Right Now” and “We’ll Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends”. Beatles -Abbey Road and Sgt Pepper

Ok. The ride is officially off. I was ahead of the curve on this when I decided to cancel. ( it’s often been said I’m ahead of the curve). The coordinators did the right thing and cancelled the trip AND we got full refunds and will receive a special edition cycling jersey. Larry Love andContinue reading ““Come Together Right Now” and “We’ll Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends”. Beatles -Abbey Road and Sgt Pepper”

Should I Stay or Should I go now?

Alright, it’s come down to this. It looks like I have to cancel my trip. The group has had several cancellations and I have a short window to get a refund. I hate having to make an adult decision but the prudent thing will be to defer this trip until next year. My concerns areContinue reading “Should I Stay or Should I go now?”