Odometer update - I was successfully able to replace the battery last night and she is good to go - Yea! I keep asking myself why I am doing this ride. What is compelling me to fly off to some distant destination in order to get on a bicycle and ride 50 miles a day … Continue reading June 20, 2021 Belvidere PA —> Warrington PA – 49.7 miles →

I started out the day with a mixture of enthusiastic anticipation and concern. Immediately, I faced a challenge - my bike odometer was not functioning properly. After initial attempts to re-align the sensor, I determined that it was probably a battery problem and stopped to buy a battery. However, I could not easily get the … Continue reading June 19, 2021 Milford, PA —> Belvidere, PA – 53 miles →

This was an honest to goodness rest day of the first order. I took my time getting up and slowly savored my coffee and study/prayer time. Then headed over to The Village Diner for the perfect eggs, bacon and toast breakfast. Followed that up with several hours planning tomorrow’s 50 mile ride to Belvidere, NJ … Continue reading June 18, 2021 Rest Day in Milford, PA →

🎶Happy Birthday to Me….🎶 From my morning studies: Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms … Continue reading June 17, 2021 New Palz, NY —> Milford, PA – 55.5 miles →

From my morning studies: Ye have no timebut this present time.Therefore prize your timefor your soul’s sake. George Fox 1652 Maybrook Rail Trail Today rates with one of my most favorite biking days ever! Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and unexpected adventures… It all started with some of those expected long, slow inclines and downhill coasts. … Continue reading June 16, 2021 New Milford, CT —> New Palz, NY – 54.1 miles →

425.40 miles to date Started the day at 5:45 a.m. waiting with a fellow named Mark for the coffee to stop brewing at Iron Horse Inn. Mark smiled, approached and struck up a conversation - he seemed to need to talk. Very thin and a little scruffy, with multiple tattoos and piercings. Yet I felt … Continue reading June 15, 2021 Simsbury, CT —> New Milford, CT – 53.2 miles →

I am the Lord your God. I will take hold of your right hand. I say to you, “Do not be afraid. I will help you.”Isaiah 41:13 I started riding at 7:30 a.m. under cloudy skies and a forecast of 50% chance of rain. The promise of a long day ahead. Just as I was … Continue reading June 14, 2021 Brooklyn, CT —> Simsbury, CT – 62.5 miles →

I started the day around 6 a.m. with good strong coffee to accompany my morning studies and prayers. Since I had decided to take a rest day at Quiet Corner Inn, I was able to fully concentrate and engage without distraction or needing to pack everything up and get going on the day’s ride. I … Continue reading June 13, 2021 Rest Day in Brooklyn, CT →

Woke up to cloudy skies and 50% chance of rain in the forecast. So I made sure the rain gear was in place for easy access. In the past I have sometimes been caught in a sudden downpour and by the time I fished out the rain gear it was too late and I got … Continue reading June 12, 2021 Warwick, RI —> Brooklyn, CT – 44.1 miles →

I started the day shortly after 6 a.m. engaged in my morning studies at the kitchen table. Jack came in and after a cheerful “good morning” began making the coffee. I suddenly became aware that he was happily singing as he carefully measured the coffee and water. I asked, “Hey Jack - are you especially … Continue reading June 11, 2021 Halifax, MA —> Warwick, RI – 47.7 miles →