Tukwila Light Rail Station Today I felt back in the flow- Yeah! This was a great day from start to finish. The entire trip from hotel to light rail to ferry went without a hitch. I think making the dry run yesterday helped, plus at 5 am there was little traffic. Most of the ride … Continue reading June 7, 2019 Seattle —> Victoria – Rode 30 miles on Lochside Trail →

I awoke at 4 am, essentially sleeping in since I usually get up around 6 or 6:30 am in Atlanta. I was up by 5 am, thinking I would take it easy and get in a good nap later. Feeling pretty good after yesterday’s travel challenges. I had an especially good morning of studies and … Continue reading June 6, 2019 – Seattle →

Spin class send-offMindy Started the day with a final spin class. Mindy played a lot of the music she had suggested for my Bike Play List, and set the class goal to remain in “yellow” zone as much as possible in my honor. And no tabatas - yeah! She gave me a “good luck” basketball, … Continue reading June 5, 2019 – Travel to Seattle →

During recent training ride The time for the ride is finally here! I am flying to Seattle tomorrow evening, will pick up my bike on Thursday, then ferry across to Vancouver Island on Friday to start the Northwest adventure. Since announcing this ride, I have received many questions from curious new friends. So I thought … Continue reading June 4, 2019 Pre-Ride Update →

Anacortes, WA to Glacier National Park, MT ... and beyond.... After an almost 3 year hiatus, I am thrilled to be hitting the road on another biking adventure! My plan is to re-visit Vancouver Island in early June before teaming up once again with my riding partner, Randy Garmon, in Anacortes, WA. We are riding … Continue reading ANNOUNCING NEW 2019 NORTHWEST BIKE ADVENTURE! →

Flew home to Austin on Monday, arriving around 11:30 pm, and couldn't help but immediately notice the 88 degree temperature. This, on the heels of airports in Seattle and Phoenix and flights that were packed to the gills. I made a conscious decision that I was not going to let my return to the "real … Continue reading August 10, 2016 – Post ride final thoughts →

I decided to walk the one mile to Sea-Tac International Airport and do "reconnaisance" in preparation for traveling tomorrow. Located the Southwest Airlines arrival and checkin stations. Then, walked across the airbridge to the light rail station and rode downtown. I had decided to check out the iconic Seattle space needle, since it might be … Continue reading August 7, 2016 Seattle, WA →

After reprising breakfast with Shirley at the Days Inn, I checked out of the Robin Hood Motel and biked downtown to the ferry terminal to catch the Victoria Clipper to Seattle. I purposely arrived an hour prior to departure to make sure there were no glitches with the bike. The Victoria Clipper is a high … Continue reading August 6, 2016 Victoria –> Seattle via ferry →

Last full day in Canada. Hard to believe the trip is almost over. Had a wonderful breakfast across the street at the Days Inn. My middle-aged server, Shirley, was a real character - in a good way. Short and solid (not heavy), she had a deep chested gruff sounding voice that barked out sweet nothings. I … Continue reading August 5, 2016 Victoria, BC, CA – sightsee and rest – 20 miles riding →

Awoke early with the sad realization that this phase of the adventure is ending, and feeling so grateful for my time with Pam and Carin. One of those special interludes that changes you in some ways that you cannot even describe at the moment, even as you know you are somehow being changed. I was … Continue reading August 4, 2016 Port Coquitlam –> Victoria via Tsawwssen ferry & Lochside Trail →