And begin well it has. Truthfully, I don’t believe it could begin any better. Eight intrepid souls converged on May 2cnd, many of them having ridden for many days already, fully-loaded. Eight-plus-one intrepid souls came together around a table in a breakfast room at an inn in Colonial Williamsburg –and with wit, intelligence, and kindness– …
Before I leave on this epic journey, I need to be very vulnerable and express something: I love my dog. Like, a lot. And regrettably I will have to leave him in the very-capable, very-loving arms of my beloveds and friends for nearly 4 month while I ride across country; which I am so grateful …
For those who don’t know yet; I’m leading a bike tour across the country on the historic Trans America Trail. It looks like this: A brief backstory is that this will not be my first long ride. I’ve ridden a few couple-hundred-milers fully loaded, and one big ‘un from Canada to Mexico on an outrageously big bike. …
Ok… a tent footprint? Really? Yes, really. My story, its nuances, and why I am making this footprint will all come out in due time, I suspect. In the meantime, please enjoy this simple, money-saving DIY project you too can do at home in 20 minutes!! The Problem: Today’s tents are such fantastically gossamer lightweight …
Let’s begin with the important stuff: Tent Footprints. Read More »
