Day 3 — To the SeaMarion/Mullins → Cherry Grove/North Myrtle Beach Our instructions were simple: Meet in the hotel lobby at 8:00 AM, get our instructions for the day, prepare the bikes, and head for the ocean!. I was down there about 7AM and I was far from being the first one there. […]
Day 2 — Through the Pee DeeCheraw → Marion/Mullins, South Carolina We survived another day on the road, but one bicycle nearly became the new headquarters for a colony of South Carolina fire ants! I’m happy to report that today was wonderfully uneventful when it came to major mishaps. And that’s no accident. […]
Monroe, NC → Cheraw, SC Sometimes the most memorable part of a journey happens before you even begin. And that’s how my first day of the ASAP Cycle to the Sea ride started. One of the most memorable moments of the day was the acceptance into the group of riders on this 3-day […]
Monroe, NC → North Myrtle Beach, SC Twas the Night before the Ride Tomorrow morning, a group of cyclists will gather at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina, climb onto our bikes and begin a three-day journey to the coast. A ride that will be around 180 miles in three days and two […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
