Into Bavaria
7月27日, ドイツ ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Get caught in a morning rain shower. Fortunately we were mostly packed up. Waited it out and then continued along our route. Nice tailwind had us speeding along. Arrive in pretty town of Donauworth.もっと詳しく
Exploring Ulm
7月26日, ドイツ ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Opt to spend our Sunday wandering around Ulm. Short walk along Danube into old town. Beautiful cathedral with highest spire in the world! Keep meandering m, eventually going up to the fort. Quiteもっと詳しく
To Ulm
7月25日, ドイツ ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Opt to do a long day today. Mostly flat route and we actually have a tail wind for most of the way. Stick to the Danube route (EV6) which is longer but safer and more scenic. Quite a bit hotter thanもっと詳しく
The Upper Danube Valley
7月24日, ドイツ ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A lovely day of cycling. On trails, paved and not, through forests and amongst cliffs. Some steep climbs but they are short. Arrive in Sigmaringen hot and hungry. Have gelato for a late lunch. Decideもっと詳しく
UP to the Origins of the Danube
7月23日, ドイツ ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Manage to get an early start, amazingly. Day status a bit cool but quickly warms up. Follow cycle route signs through neighborhoods and into small towns. Stop for pastries, bread and lunch food andもっと詳しく
Rest day along the lake
7月22日, ドイツ ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Opted to take a break and enjoy the surroundings. I headed off to Stein um Rhein, a beautiful and historic town a few miles back down the road (in Switzerland). Quite busy with tourists all sorts of-もっと詳しく
Lake Constance
7月21日, ドイツ ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Spend the day, again, crossing between Germany and Switzerland. Though the Rhine is a dividing blind, Switzerland occasionally juts into Germany. Admire the beautiful Rhine Falls and continue alongもっと詳しく
A 3 country day
7月20日, ドイツ ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Nice leisurely ride along the canal path with many other cyclists. Make a final stop in France for pastries before crossing seamlessly into Basel (Switzerland). Admire the Rhine River from our brunchもっと詳しく
On to the EV6
7月19日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Though it rained during the night, we stayed nice and dry in our bed. Waited out the morning rain, chatting and having some breakfast. Packed up and down the hill we went. Found our way to a series ofもっと詳しく
TDF Day 2: Le Markstein
7月18日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A short day to get to Le Markstein and the finish line for TDF. Twenty miles but it’s all up (3000+ feet). Fuel up with pastries and yogurt and join the other cyclists going to the same place.もっと詳しく
TDF festivities: day 1
7月17日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
All manner of vehicles continue to stream up the hill all morning. Have a snack and start up the rest of the climb. Much easier without packs! Quite chaotic at the top with people everywhere.もっと詳しく
Onto the Ballon D’Alsace
7月16日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Slowly meander out of Epinal, making a few stops to pick up needed items. The goal for today is to position ourselves on one of the climbs of the Tour de France. Pretty flat path to the town of Leもっと詳しく
Along the canal to Epinal
7月15日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
With our late evening, a late start was inevitable. Got ourselves easily out of Nancy along a cycleway that led to another canal route. Wind was either nonexistent or behind us - a pleasant change.もっと詳しく
Bastille Day in Nancy
7月14日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Also Doug’s birthday. After a late start, wind our way through quiet streets of Nancy. City seems a bit deserted. Stanislaus seems to be the founder and his presence and name is everywhere. Checkもっと詳しく
To Nancy
7月13日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
A different type of riding today. Off of the canal paths (mostly) and on roads or paths parallel to big freeway. Lots of undulating and the wind is again against us. But the sunflowers are beautiful!もっと詳しく
Ligny en Barrios
7月12日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Head out of our campground and ride along a dry canal bed. Great (and busy) cycle route. Go through the city of Saint Duziey and head north and up. Wind is pretty fierce and not in our favor. Have aもっと詳しく
Along the canals
7月11日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Beautiful day of riding along canals on dedicated bike paths. The day gets quite toasty! Opt to deviate from our route to find a proper campground. Ride past beautiful sunflower fields in the way toもっと詳しく
A day in Epernay
7月10日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Staying in place today so I’m no rush this morning. After breakfast , walk along the path into city of Epernay. Check on the cathedral before walking along the Rue de Champagne. Stop in touristもっと詳しく
When in Champagne …
7月9日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Quick ride down the hill to small town for coffee and breakfast. Almost immediately find ourselves in the Champagne region. Grapes are abundant and vineyards and wine cellars everywhere. Continueもっと詳しく
A rough first day
7月8日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Feel somewhat rested after relatively short flight. Quickly get through passport control with my German passport and by the time Doug gets through our boxes are waiting for us. Find an outdoor spot toもっと詳しく
Nous sommes arrivés en France
7月7日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
After a week of enjoying time with friends, we are dropped off at JFK to start our next stage. Very busy airport but we make our way through check in and TSA to lounge. Board the plane and attempt toもっと詳しく
Year 3 Recap: part 2
7月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
US pictures
Year 3 recap: part 1
7月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
It seems somewhat fitting that we would be ending Year 3 of this “Grand Adventure” in State College, Pa; my home for most of 4 years. We also passed through here 33 years ago on our first crossもっと詳しく
Penn State ❤️
6月30日, アメリカ ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Pack up, but leave our bikes and gear as we set off to explore PSU. Walk through the arboretum and other wooded areas I had never been before. Pop out by the stadium and east halls. Walk along theもっと詳しく
State College here we come
6月29日, アメリカ ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Sleep in and take our time getting ready. Only 44 miles to go to State College and we have 2 days to do it in. The lure of getting there proves powerful. Hills aren’t bad and it’s not too hot.もっと詳しく