Day 9 – Half Way There Day 9 – Half Way There I try not to focus too much on the daily distance or the miles I’ve yet to ride because that can set me up for a negative mindset—thinking of how far I still have to go. And each day is a milestone for […]
Day 8 – Legs Finally Back on Speaking Terms Today was a solid “pedal to the metal” day—well, as metal as you can get on a trike. I had a tentative stop zone, which is just code for “I’ll stop when my legs threaten to quit.” Note to self: maybe make those stop zones more, […]
Day 7: Reflections from the Road – Highlights and Lessons from Week One Today’s Highlights: Before I dive into the route, let me tell you – my legs and mind conspired against me. All day, I could’ve sworn I was peddling uphill. Was it? Absolutely not. Did my body believe otherwise? 100%. The brain really […]
Day 6 – Trail Magic I finally managed an earlier start at 8:30 a.m.—not much, but a step in the right direction. That victory lasted a whole 15 minutes before I heard a noise coming from the back. It sounded like something was rubbing against the tire, so I pulled over immediately. Sure enough, one […]
Day 5 – Where is your wallet? So, the day started like any other epic journey—I was up at the crack of dawn, 6 A.M., fueled by optimism and scrambled eggs. I ate, packed, and was ready to conquer the world, or at least the first few miles of it. After checking out of the […]
Day 4 – beautiful jogger/bike trail No, you didn’t miss Day 3—it’s coming, just fashionably late! Think of it as a plot twist or maybe a cliffhanger. Day 4 started with a heartwarming breakfast with my son and grandson. It was their last day in Florida, and as they headed home, my son helped me […]
Day 2 – Found Chocolate Heaven Excitement? Still strong, and why not? It’s only day 2! Some things stay the same: the hour-long setup routine—bags on, lights on, radar on—but this time, no Nemo. Yeah, he went rogue, so it’s just me and the trail today. The rain took a break overnight, leaving behind clouds […]
Day 1 – The Journey Begins As I started pedaling, my first mission was making sure everything stayed strapped down—because, you know, nothing says “successful journey” like a sleeping bag taking flight at mile three. Once I confirmed that my gear wasn’t going rogue, I had a quick moment of reflection. Four years ago, two […]
Heading to Jacksonville, Fl. The time for the next journey is almost here!! We packed the bike and gear last night, left North Carolina, and now we’ve arrived in beautiful St. Marys, GA! This charming town, the gateway to Cumberland Island, sits right on the St. Marys River at the GA/FL border. It’s a […]
