If You Just Passed Me...

Final post for crossing the USA, summer 2021. For my final post from my trip, I thought I would do a rundown of all the numbers I found...

Sure enough, we woke up to rain. It wasn’t quite a downpour, but I was also not keen to ride in the rain to end my journey. However, I...

Having learned my lesson the day prior, I planned to leave the trailer park the way I should have initially come in. It helped that I...

Despite not using a sleeping bag or tent, I definitely slept better in New London than I did in Kansas when I tried the same thing....

In the morning, Morris made me a deal. If I went and got us both baked goods from the bakery, he would pay for mine. He had me at baked...

While yesterday’s ride through the middle of Manhattan was a little rushed and chaotic, Thomas gave me some good advice on some better...

In the morning, Dustin made me a delicious pile of pancakes. We discussed what route I should take to NYC from Philadelphia. I had...

As the forecast predicted, it was raining steadily the next morning. Today’s ride would be short at only just over 40 miles, but 40 miles...

I was a little groggy the next morning due to the alarm going off and my clothes weren't entirely dry because I had to take them off the...

When I woke up, my clothes were as dry as they were going to get, and I packed up for the day. I would prefer to not stay in hotels due...

The next morning, I would get a late start to the day. With a host as nice as Anna, it's hard to tear yourself away and go back on the...

Having had a full day to rest, I was ready to hit the road and eat some chocolate gravy. Pig, KY is actually quite close to Mammoth Cave,...

In the morning Gigi made me pancakes, but I had a long way to ride that day so I wanted to get a fairly swift start. I had 140 miles to...

At the recommendation of Sarah, I made my goal for the next day to reach Farmington, Missouri. She said that there was a bike tourist...

I woke up early because I wanted to be packed and out of there before someone came to open up the church. I had to wear the clothes from...

In the morning, I packed up and ate what was left of the baked goods from the Amish restaurant. Given their portion sizes, it was a...

I was up before too long the next morning. It is amazing how fast the body adapts and conditions to long days in the saddle. While I...

I got up early and quickly packed up, grabbing the snacks Ellie had put out for me the previous night. I quietly ate breakfast to avoid...

Having only been to Colorado once before when I was a year or two old, I had always thought the entire state to be mountainous. Even when...

The next day was spent exploring all over Boulder with Sarah and was one of the most surprisingly fun days of the trip! One of the...