Saturday, May 21, 2011

Day 7

In Vermillion, SD in a motel. After 2" of rain last night and more tonight, I needed to regroup. Hope to get to Springfield tomorrow.

Highlights were riding with Paul and making it to SD. Lows were taking a wrong turn and going 6 miles out of the way. 

Ray

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Relaxing on the beach

Ok, this is not on the L&C Trail, but Raleigh just sent it to and I had to share it.

Lunch stop in Mondamin

Day 6

What day is this? I think it's Thursday. This morning I met my first bike touring friend, Paul. Paul is from L.A. and is starting a 4 month tour of the northeastern states. Since his retirement he has recorded over 50,000 miles of touring! We plan to ride as far as Sioux City together.

Most of today's ride was on the "http://m.byways.org/byways/2187

Not today

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Day 1

Setting off on a 6-8 week bike trip requires sacrifice, not by me but family and friends. My wife, Marilyn, has been a constant source of encouragement and has listened patiently to all my crazy ideas... Thank You, Dear! And our kids have been very helpful. As well in making this dream possible... You're all the greatest.
My church family has also supuported me, even though it males no sense to them.
Well, I guess I'll tell my first funny story. I was setting up camp behind a corn crib and couldn't find the tent pole. Finally, I called Marilyn, in desperation, to see if she could locate them. She scurried from room, but no poles. What to do? To my great relief, they mysteriously appeared underneath the tent. Thank you, Lord!
Much more to say, but for now, good night.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

May 14 is almost here!

As departure date of approaches, I realize how challenging it is to put life on hold for 2 and a half months! While I'm looking forward to the experiences that await, riding my bike across the great Northwest, I feel a sense of responsibility to my wife, my clients and my church. I pray my time on the road will be filled with opportunities to encourage and inspire others, to learn about our nation's history and to draw closer to God. I know I will learn many valuable lessons and be a better person for the experience.