Sept 3, 2019. Odometer: 1425miIn the classic cyclist style, I took three trains from Brittany to Strasbourg. One stop was in Paris. I had a few hours to pedal around there. I stopped in on the Notre Dam Cathedral. Of course it was closed for renovations after the devastating fire earlier this year. It was … Continue reading In Germany →

August 24, 2019 Odometer: 1262.5 milesThe one fixed date in my schedule was to be present at the start of Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP). This is an out and back course from Paris to Brest then back to Paris. It is 600km (375mi) each way. I did not participate this time, but I did follow the course … Continue reading Following PBP to Brittany (Bretagne) →

Antwerp, Belgium: August 14, 2019 Odometer 956 mi.(Note to reader: In this section there are two people, both named Wouter. One lives in Amsterdam, the other in Antwerp.) After much preparation, I had all my belongings loaded into two large cardboard boxes, and a carry on bag. This was merely routine for Wouter and Hein … Continue reading Jump to Europe →

August 5, San Francisco Odometer: 944.4 miles The last few hundred miles ride down the California coast has confirmed my connection to cycle touring. I'm getting stronger while losing weight slowly. I have also learned a bit about where to stay. Hiker/Biker sites are available in many, but not all State Parks. This is where … Continue reading The Home Stretch →

July 28, 2019 Garberville, CA; Odometer: 652.6 mi Panorama at Arch Rock; Brookings, ORThe Pacific Coast is beautiful, and the people I've met are wonderful. Clearly I need to slow down and enjoy. Good thing, I'm well ahead of where I need to be. I plan to meet my Belgian guests in Lagunitas on August … Continue reading Riding the Coast to Garberville →