September 11, 2013 Augusta --> Searsport, ME - 55 milesIt was still quite foggy as I set out at approximately 9:00 a.m. What I try to do to increase visibility in these situations is add blinking lights, pull out the bright yellow rain covers for the panniers, and wear my bright yellow bike jacket. Today, … Continue reading September 11, 2013 →

September 10, 2013 Center Conway, NH --> Augusta, ME - 83 milesWhat a "marathon day" - and one of the hardest rides to date. Originally I planned to ride 55 miles to Lewiston, ME. However, in order to hook up with Randy in Bar Harbor on Thursday, that would have left a couple of 70+ … Continue reading September 10, 2013 →

September 9, 2013 Lincoln --> Center Conway, NH - 57 milesI prepared myself physically for the ride up to Kancamagus Pass by partaking of the "proper fuel" - pancakes. I had a lovely seat next to a window overlooking the Pemigewasset River which ran alongside. Mentally, I tried to prepare for the worst - in … Continue reading September 9, 2013 →

September 8, 2013 Piermont --> Lincoln, NH - 32 milesI waited until about 10:00 a.m. to leave Piermont in order to let the rain pass. The forecast was for continued cloudiness, but no real storms. It was discernibly cooler, in the low 40's. And quite a bit windy. I followed the 13 mile route to … Continue reading September 8, 2013 →

September 7, 2013 Bethel, VT --> Piermont, NH - 55 milesLeft Bethel and Nestled Inn at about 9:00 a.m. anticipating a couple good climbs at Sharon and Thetford. My legs were a little weary after yesterday's mountains. The first 10 miles or so were pleasant enough with just a few rolling hills to negotiate. For … Continue reading September 7, 2013 →

September 6, 2013 Basin Harbor --> Bethel, VT - 65 milesSaid goodbye to Diane and headed out for the 6 mile ride to Vergennes, where I planned to stop for a good breakfast to fuel my ride through the steepest mountain climbs so far. It was a beautiful day, and the temperature was the coolest … Continue reading September 6, 2013 →

September 5, 2013 Burlington --> Basin Harbor, VT - 30 milesI planned to try and get on the road fairly close to 7:00 a.m. I hoped to arrive at Basin Harbor Club early enough to spend most of the day with my friend, Diane Henson, whom I just happened to run into on the street … Continue reading September 5, 2013 →

    My new friend, Ron Manganiello, founder of Bike Recycle VermontSeptember 4, 2013 Shelburne --> Burlington - 14 miles or so Ron biked over from his home in S. Burlington to my motel in Shelburne. We rode back to his house along the bike route consisting mostly of paved designated trails and interspersed with … Continue reading September 4, 2013 →

September 3, 2013 Lake Placid --> Shelburne, VT - 54 milesLeft my "home" at the Alpine Air Motel at approximately 8:30 a.m. and headed downtown for a repeat of breakfast at The Breakfast Club. About halfway through breakfast, a light but steady rain started to fall. All contrary to the weather forecast. This was supposed … Continue reading September 3, 2013 →

September 2, 2013 - Rest day in Lake Placid, NYHeard it storming through the night. However, when I awoke it had stopped raining. I took my time with my studies and savored the good coffee. Then I spent the next couple of hours journaling some thoughts, observations and insights I have had while on the … Continue reading September 2, 2013 →