On Iowa
I spent a week writing, instead of riding. I came to Iowa City for the 30th Summer Writing Festival. Summer … Continue reading On Iowa
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Big Wet Wisconsin Welcome
I’m nearly naked from the waist down as I write this, sitting in the laundromat of my RV park. That’s … Continue reading Big Wet Wisconsin Welcome
Laura Land
I noticed it on the map first: tiny letters near De Smet, SD. Little Town on the Prairie. Then I … Continue reading Laura Land
SoDak Close Encounters
There’s a buffalo outside my tent and it’s getting closer. Actually, there’s a whole herd of them. I try to … Continue reading SoDak Close Encounters
South Dakota – Way Better Than I Expected
At first, it was just more foul sleety weather. As tiny hail balls ping ponged off my face, I wondered … Continue reading South Dakota – Way Better Than I Expected
Days on the Plains
Wyoming is very flat. And straight. Even I can’t get lost. Some advice if you’re cycling north out of Cheyenne: … Continue reading Days on the Plains
What’s this white stuff?
The west side of Denver is super hip. It’s crisscrossed with bike paths, shiny architecture, and crowds of distracted tech … Continue reading What’s this white stuff?
Look at my Thumb
Does this look infected? The high altitude camping and cold weather is making my skin crack. Both my thumbs have … Continue reading Look at my Thumb
Riding with Florent
I filled my water bag at the soda fountain without getting too much on the floor and bought a paper … Continue reading Riding with Florent
Road Angels and Desert Magic
Joshua Tree was full of road angels. To get to Joshua Tree from Palm Desert, I had to go … Continue reading Road Angels and Desert Magic
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