Biking For Haiti

Saturday's ride was not even close to being the longest nor the hottest, the trek from Pueblo (elevation 4,600 feet) to the top of Hardscrabble Mountain ( just over 9,000 feet) and down to Westcliffe (7,900 feet) was by far the most challenging.  Not only the steep climbs and decents but there was also a … Continue reading Day 26 (58 mi.) Hardscrabble Mountain

    Today was an unexpected but much needed day off. I took my bike in to a local shop and what I thought would be a quick tuneup turned in to replacing a broken spoke, a worn chain, and a few other odds and ends. Although I was finished up around noon the other fellas … Continue reading Day 25 (rest) Unexpected Day Off & Fundraising Update

  The day's right started just after 8am with a slow climb out of the camp site at the bottom of the resovoir and continued with much of the same terrain and views of the previous days, flat and fields. By afternoon that would all change.  A massive Denver omelet was had 20 miles out at … Continue reading Day 24 (108 mi.) Rockies, Crusin’ Pueblo, and Bender!

    Six states down. Four to go.  Since last night's storm soaked most of my belongings we got a bit of a late start waiting for the hammock and clothing to dry.  We rolled out at 10:30 but made a quick stop at a local donut shop in Syracuse, Daylight Donuts.  There the owner not … Continue reading Day 23 (78 mi.) We’re Not In Kansas Anymore

   The journey from Dodge City to Syracuse started off with a flat tire (the first for me thus far, thanks to a staple) about 10 miles in, but Nick helped with that and we were on the road again in 10 minutes. The day was very flat with a tailwind and passing neverending cattle/beef … Continue reading Day 22 (107 mi.) Long Dry Day, Long Wet Night

  But that will have to wait until tomorrow. We pulled in to Dodge City around 6pm after departing from St. John at 8am. It was a flat and hot one! After only an hour we stopped at JT Cafe for some "Almost home cookin' with a smile". And that it was!  Very good prices, lots … Continue reading Day 21 (77 mi.) Getting Out of Dodge. Taking a Bike. 

Come and knock on my door. I'll be waiting for you . . . That is what was going through my head pretty much all day, biking from Newton to St. John, as I was conjuring up this blog post. The reason is that we have a new addition to the group, Michael a Liverpool … Continue reading Day 20 (78 mi.) Three’s Company

A nice day of rest on Sunday, filled with catching up on email at the public library in Newton and napping.  As I mentioned in a previous blog, rest days will be used for fundraising updates and info about the Saint Luke Foundation for Haiti. We are currently at $4,200!  Please continue to spread the … Continue reading Day 19 (rest): Fundraising Update $4,200

Today's theme is free beer!  And in honor of this theme the donor who gives the most to the Saint Luke Foundation for Haiti (simply click this link) between now and Sunday evening will get a 6-pack of my favorite beer the next time we cross paths!  NOTE: Not valid with any other offer. Must … Continue reading Day 18 (77 mi.) FREE BEER!!!!!

Walnut to Eureka, Kansas was just short of 90 miles and fairly uneventful.  The morning was fairly rough.  Although it was mostly flat, we were heading straight in to a headwind.  After only 20 miles we made a pit stop for what has become my favorite treat, a massive Powerade slush from Sonic and an … Continue reading Day 17 (87 mi.) EUREKA!