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Day 20 – The Day After

Today’s post will be a short one—I’m soaking in the sights of beautiful Key West. I’ll be sharing some photos from the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory and Ernest Hemingway’s home, so you can enjoy your own little virtual tour of Key West.To anyone struggling with life after a brain injury, I want to […]

Day 19 – Embracing the Finish Line

Day 19 – Embracing the Finish Line This day didn’t begin like any other on this journey. Today was different. If all went well, this would be my last day riding. One part of me was filled with excitement—finishing the East Coast ride was within reach. But another part was anxious, wondering if I could […]

Day 18 – Bridges, Kindness, and the Journey of Hope

Today was a day of crossing bridges, including the iconic Seven Mile Bridge. As I approached it, I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to ride a bike across such an immense structure. The experience exceeded all expectations—it was breathtaking. The expansive views, the wind in my face, and the sheer scale […]

Day 17 – What a difference a day makes

Day 17 – What a difference a day makes Each day, I’ve made it a point to recap what happened, both the highs and the lows. The challenges I faced weren’t complaints; they were simply part of the day’s journey. I feel it’s important to share both sides because those challenges are life lessons—lessons that […]

Day 16 – From puddles to fritters

Day 16 – From puddles to fritters Day 16 – From puddles to fritters Today started with a triumph at 7:30 AM. That’s right, folks—7:30 AM! Who am I? I actually woke up and got moving like a responsible adult! No post to work on,and trail already reviewed. Off I went to the gas station […]

Day 15 – Oven on high

Day 15 – Oven on high Day 15 – Oven on high Well, everyone, here’s the update for Day 15: I did not leave Florida City today as planned. And no, it’s not because I suddenly fell in love with the local scenery—it’s because Florida decided to go full oven mode. The forecast teased a […]

Day 14- Detours to the right, Detours to the left

Day 14- Detours to the right, Detours to the left     What I thought was going to be an easy day, 30-35 miles and over 20 of that on bike trails, The first  is the M-Path Trail, it is a paved multi-use trail in urban Miami-Dade County, which was opened in 1983 and is […]

Days 12 and 13: The Tale of a Zero Day and an Almost-Too-Slow Day

Days 12 and 13: The Tale of a Zero Day and an Almost-Too-Slow Day ow Day So, here we are, rolling Days 12 and 13 into one because, well, Day 12 was a zero day—which is exactly what it sounds like. Z-E-R-O miles. Nothing. Nada. But, zero days don’t feel so zero. Allow me to […]

Day 11: The Great Escape to Fort Lauderdale

Day 11: The Great Escape to Fort Lauderdale Day 11: The Great Escape to Fort Lauderdale I started the day leaving Lantana, aiming for Boca Raton, trying to beat the rain from Tropical Storm Helene. The plan was simple: make it to Boca, grab a hotel before 2 PM, and let the storm pass while […]

Day 10 – Another Day on A1A and US1: Riding Through Resilience

Day 10 – Another Day on A1A and US1: Riding Through Resilience Day 10 – Another Day on A1A and US1: Riding Through Resilience Sorry for the delay in the Post: Today’s ride took me along the inland side of the intercoastal, with a mix of good and not-so-great bike lanes. About three-quarters of the […]