Well here we are, Saturday and day 05 of our adventure. Things changed before they began. Due to the heat we decided to run up the coast to Eureka. While I hate Hwy 1 in the summer (staring at the back of a car going 10mph under the speed limit can be done on the … Continue reading First Week on the Road
Well Kate and I are finally back together and it’s time to actually do this. There is a heat wave sapping a lot of energy from us but despite that the bike has been made ready with new tires and new rear suspension. We are rounding up supplies and our equipment so we can do … Continue reading Ready For Launch
Yes, our launch day is that close. Things feel extremely real now because boxes are getting filled, the storage unit and moving truck have been secured, and this apartment feels more like a launch pad than a home. I’m leaving before Kate, since I am volunteering for the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. That starts … Continue reading So Close You Can Taste It
Well folks, this is another week with nothing particularly exciting to talk about, but it’s important work nonetheless. It’s the paperwork side of adventuring. Spreading out a mapbook and imagining destinations and routes is the kind of paperwork I like, so I’m not talking about that. I’m talking about budgets, insurance, passes, and more budgeting. … Continue reading Spreadsheet Hell
