Pedaling Sketcher

Friday, May 20, 2011

Wrong Turn

I took right angle instead of the hypotenuse of a triangle today. If the hypotenuse was 15.2 mile, how far did I actually go?

Ray

Happy Trails, Paul.

Said farewell to my friend and riding partner, Paul, today. I wish him well on his tour of the Great Lakes region. He is an inspiration and encouragement to me.

Ray

Hot Latte, thanks to a neighboring camper.

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.

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

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Cheese Burger

This map is a work of art and hangs in the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center inn Nebraska City. A great place for hands-on learning for kids of all ages.

Day 5

Closed

I'll have to come back to Brownville, NE

Nehama, NE Library

Day 4

Stayed at Indian Cave State Park. Sorry, didn't see the cave. Bird watcher's paradise.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Photos from the road

Scenic Byway, glacial hills

Monday, May 16, 2011

Day 3

Need I say more?

Great morning

Thanks to this rich person, for sharing their shade (N 169 to St. Joseph).

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Day 2

Brunswick, MO

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.