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 →

After a leisurely breakfast, Kathy and I decided to take the light rail to Boston and do a 1 hour in-town trolley tour of the city. The idea was to see the major historical sites as sort of an overview and maybe take a few photos without actually getting off at each stop to explore … Continue reading June 10, 2021 Rest Day in Halifax MA and Boston MA →

I think today’s ride was one of my favorites so far. It started with a good night’s sleep (always a good thing) and a better than average continental breakfast at the Sandwich Inn & Suites. The breeze was noticeably cooler than previous days, although it did warm up as the day progressed; I encountered nicely … Continue reading June 9, 2021 Sandwich MA —> Halifax MA – 34.8 miles →

I left Cape Colony Inn at about 8:15 a.m. after a nice discussion at breakfast about the bike ride with a woman my age. She indicated that she enjoyed kayaking in Provincetown. We commiserated a bit about the on-going decline in our physical capability to engage in some of our favorite activities as a result … Continue reading June 8, 2021 Provincetown —> Sandwich – 64.9 miles →

I woke up early and enjoyed good coffee as I leisurely engaged in my morning studies and prayer. Then washed a load of clothes and finished yesterday’s blog post as I ate my blueberry muffin and yogurt. Around 10:30 a.m. I headed out on my bike for the 2.5 mile ride to the Province Lands … Continue reading June 7, 2021 Rest Day in Provincetown, MA – 17.1 miles →

I left the Comfort Inn around 9:30 am thinking I had more than enough time to leisurely ride 22-24 miles to catch the 1 pm ferry from Boston to Provincetown. I was amazed at how strong my legs and body felt after the long ride yesterday. I had expected to be sore and a little … Continue reading June 6, 2021 Danvers, MA —> Provincetown, MA via Boston Ferry – 25.3 miles →

Started the day fueling at our breakfast spot, H.B. provisions, for the long day ahead. Then, after a final goodbye to Donna, I officially started my east coast ride at 7:30 am. Fueled for the RideOfficial start of ride… The first leg of the ride was approximately 30 miles to Portsmouth NH. The weather started … Continue reading June 5, 2021 Kennebunkport ME —> Danvers MA 75.8 miles →

My sister Donna and I spent the past 2 days on a sister “bonding” trip in Kennebunkport, ME. As mentioned in a previous post, visiting Kennebunkport was on my sister’s bucket list. I had previously visited twice in the past, including ending a cross-country ride in 2013 at the Franciscan Guest House on the grounds … Continue reading June 2-4, 2021 – Kennebunkport ME →