Now, Jamie may be on the adventure of a lifetime but that doesn’t mean that I can’t take my own tiny adventures (you see what I did there?) throughout the summer as well. A few months back, my friend Lisa Cohen posted on Google Plus that she’d be presenting this year at ReaderCon. Having never … Continue reading
Posted in July 2013 …
Steep Gravel Climbs and Cold Mountain Streams
Now that we are on the official Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, there is very little pavement, few towns, and no services. It’s been a hard three day’s ride from Eureka to Whitefish during which time we saw virtually no pavement and not a single store or water source other than lakes and streams. This … Continue reading
Goodbye Pavement!
Posting from my phone is still awkward, sorry! I’m currently in my tent in a city park in Eureka Montana. It’s 10:30 pm and there are air horns and sirens everywhere, but I have no idea why. If I learn anything by the end of this note, I’ll let you know! I’ll start by saying … Continue reading
Banff, Bikes, and Bolts
Welcome to Banff! Becky and I stayed in a airport hotel in Boston Monday night, and I arranged a 230 am shuttle to the airport for Tuesday to prepare for a 5 am flight, I knew this would be a long day. My flights to Houston and then on to Calgary were largely uneventful and … Continue reading
Gearing Up and Flying Out
This week has been a chaotic mix of planning our alternate route, purchasing last minute items, and deciding what gear to bring and what to leave at home. Tomorrow morning Becky and I drive to Boston and at 5 am Tuesday morning I fly out. The moment of truth is upon us. I’ve been working … Continue reading