MarshallTown, Iowa
18.–19. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
62 mile ride today with full packs and 1,600 ft assent. We rested at Montour, a small town of 300 where the Mayor stopped mowing the grass to greet us and even unlocked the bathrooms for us. IowansLes mer
Des Moines, Iowa capital
19.–20. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
60 miles with 1,700 ft assent. A delayed start today due to a strong summer storm dropping 3 inches of rain. The sun came out and we enjoyed a nice day traveling to Des Moines. The trail and roadLes mer
Des Moines day off
20.–21. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
A day for R&R. Taking the day off for rest and washing everything and probably need more deodorant. Walking around town towards riverfront and came across Rotary park. The artwork of a fishing poleLes mer
High Trestle Trail Bridge
21.–22. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
56 mile ride after a much needed day off. The goal this week is arrive at Omaha. So far, the rest stops are just too darn nice. Yellow oasis trailhead included perforated picnic tables, bench swingsLes mer
Riverside Park, Iowa
22.–23. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
50 mile ride today under mostly flat conditions and increasingly warmer weather. Crossed the Des Moines river as well as the Racoon River. There is a Heat Advisory until tomorrow night. We areLes mer
Albert the Bull to Atlantic, IA
23.–24. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
51 Miles with 2,156 ascent. Rolling hills under very hot conditions, high humidity and high winds and gravel roads. As a cow affectionado, you should of seen my face after seeing Albert the largestLes mer
New State - Nebraska, Omaha
24.–26. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
65 Miles with 2,800 ascent. Rolling hills with 16 summits. Improved riding conditions with cooler weather after the storms came through last night soaking all our equipment. Visited the Golden SpikeLes mer
Fremont state recreation area Nebraska
26.–27. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
44 miles with 1,500 ft assent as we reduce mileage to compensate for the heat dome over the area. The three of us are doing well. After lunch at The Ponderosa Bar at Elk City, I let my stuffed dogLes mer
West Point, the one in Nebraska
27.–28. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
36 miles on an Extreme Heat day. Shorter mileage to be safe and avoid the afternoon high temps. The country farms included more cattle ranch and a bit less corn fields. Stopped at Elkhorn coffee shopLes mer
Norfolk
29.–30. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Norfolk, Nebraska, home of Johnny Carson. Night of storms.
Neligh, NE
30.–31. jul. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Late start today after a large storm last night. Wind speeds 50 to 60 mph with a large storm front battering the tent until midnight while i held the tent poles from collapsing.
Today, started alongLes mer
Cowboy Trail - O'Neill, NE
31. jul.–1. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
43 miles today with 300 ft assent as we follow the cowboy trail which is an old train bed. The campground is the site of the Neligh county fair and many horses and cattle. Waved at a single cyclist onLes mer
Rode my bike to Rodeo in Nebraska Yeehaw
1.–2. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
51 miles with 400 ft assent on the Cowboy Trail from O'Neill to Bassett today. Increasing views of prarie and less crops. The trail was rough in spots and we had to dodge many badger holes andLes mer
Valentine, Nebraska - Sandhills region
2.–4. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 79 °F
65 mile day with 600 ft assent along The Cowboy Trail, a rail-to-trail conversion with a crushed gravel surface. Generally well-maintained but watch out for loose gravel and sand and goat head thorns.Les mer
Cody, Nebraska
3.–4. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
37 miles today with 1,000 for ascent as we climb past 3,000 ft above sea level. We have completed The Cowboy Trail and will be heading west and north now. Will be on road deck for a few days towardLes mer
Gordon, Nebraska
5.–6. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 81 °F
55 mile ride today with 1,800 ft ascent. The city of Gordon is 3,500 ft above sea level located in the Sandhills of Nebraska. It was a nice ride on US RT 20 with prarie views and many Cattle RanchesLes mer
Chadron, NE
6.–8. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Western Nebraska. Entering the foothills of the black hills. 3,900 ft above sea level. The prairie fields are changing to wooded foothills as we increase altitude. Traveled through RUSHville at 2112.
Heat day for rest, supplies and repairs
7.–8. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Continuing stay at Chadron due to hot weather as we prepare for the push to the Mickelson Trail in South Dakota. Enjoyed the day exploring the town. Was a guest visitor at the weekly Rotary meeting. ALes mer
Hot Springs, South Dakota new state
8.–9. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Much better riding weather today with temps in the 80's, we accomplished 58 miles with 1,754 ft ascent. Crossed into South Dakota- checkmark on that goal.
We stopped for lunch at Oelrichs, SD. TheLes mer
Bo's wee day out in the countryside
9.–10. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Bo's wee day out and a bike ride in the countryside of South Dakota. 57 miles with 3,227 ft assent on the Mickelson Trail in South Dakota. Reaching an over mile high elevation of 5,859.
A morningLes mer
Gold mining at Deadwood, SD
10.–11. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
47 mile ride on the Mickelson Trail with 2,245 ascent. Elevation peaked at 6,212 ft. Challenging through the black hills with two peaks and a long downhill toward Deadwood. There were four trainLes mer
Casper, Wyoming
12.–13. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
57 mile ride from Douglas, WY to Casper, WY with 1,700 ft ascent. Last overnight at Douglas was camping along the N. Platte river and site of the state fair this week. We cycled to Casper via aLes mer
Welcome Bozeman, Montana
19.–20. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Welcome to Bozeman Montana. I am a couple of days ahead of the NPT team. Stopped at The Gear Wizard for some needed bike repairs. A short ride to College M Trailhead. There are trails available forLes mer
Lewis & Clark expedition campsite
20.–21. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
28 mile ride through two canyons and elevation 5,500 ft. Triple Tree trail with Prairie Dogs and a chirping bark. The canyon flats followed the river with challenging climbs between. Historical markerLes mer
Sypes Canyon dirt roads to Reese Creek
21.–22. aug. 2025, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Cooler temperatures allowed an enjoyable 40 mile ride with 1,800 ft ascent along the canyons and valley north of Bozeman. Planning to rejoin the NPT team on Friday. Stopped by the small Reese CreekLes mer




















































































































































































































































































































































































Reisende
Why is no one laying on these picnic tables?
Bo KendallHi Patti, Chris strongly believes in Picnic Table Therapy. Every day after a lunch stop he will search for a park and with satellite technology confirm a picnic table. He is in the picture, I zoomed in a bit, he was the first to lay down.
Reisendefeeling a bit jealous as you knock off all these states on our bucket list....you look like even with challenges making it fun. The airstream a great touch!!
Bo KendallThe Airstream was a great find. You would have likely request a second night, there was a nice college town full of restaurants there. As we keep moving west, each area is looking much different. Later