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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 Butterfly 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 share this quote …
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 …
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 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 to pick up some extra water for …
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 nice little 93-degree day with a …
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 part …
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 explain…Day 12: The Zero Day Chronicles It was a forced zero day, courtesy of …
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 I enjoyed some comfort. Easy, right? Well…Knowing the …
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 roads were cyclist-friendly, but the other quarter had their challenges—cracks in the …
