June 30 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
After 6 weeks of healing and the help of a lot of family, friends, doctors, therapists, and colleagues we’re ready for our new tour! Lisa even conquered “hip-cracker turn!” We hope you enjoyRead more
May 25 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Our trip is going to have to wait until 2023! About 26 hours before we left for the trip and with all of our bags packed, Lisa and I decided to go for a little casual ride in Iowa City. Unfortunately,Read more
Matt PerryOh no! Well that just means the trip will be three years of joy…two planning/imagining and one pedaling and debriefing :) my heart goes out to her.
Ulrich WolffHello Lisa, hello Jim! That's just too bad! My best wishes for a quick and full recovery for Lisa! Hope to see you next year.
May 15 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We have spent Sunday morning packing, getting maps ready, and getting the bikes ready for a test ride.
May 9 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Lisa and I did a 10 mile test ride to check racks, fenders, and general overall bicycle feel. 2 weeks until departure!
Matt PerryWhat a treat seeing this pop up on my phone. Can’t wait to see where your travels take you. Hope y’all are doing great!
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We were greeted at the Arch by Lisa and it was a perfect finish to our near 300 mile tour! We took some photos and headed to the hotel and for an early dinner near Busch Stadium, I’m so proud ofRead more
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Nearly 300 miles and we arrived at our goal. Lisa was waiting for us under the arch when we rolled in. I am so proud of Sebastian, and could see his strength and confidence grow every day of the trip.Read more
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We fought our way through the outskirts of St. Louis craziness to reach the arch around 2:30 PM. We navigated rubbish filled bike lanes and shoulder, missing sections of side walks, closed roads,Read more
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Wow, amazing thunderstorm! At around 12:30 AM a massive cold front thunderstorm rolled through the campground. Also, included was a dazzling lightning storm with thunder rolling down the MissouriRead more
June 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °CFinally relaxing in my Father’s Day present ( a hammock)at the Klondike campground after carrying it for 227 miles. 😀 We rode 2.5 miles back to the Good News Brewery for buffalo chicken pizza andRead more
June 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Sebastian wanted to sleep in a bit as the mileage for the day was only going to be 41, and temperatures predicted for the low to mid 90’s (much cooler 😏.) We got a nice breakfast at a coffee shopRead more
We are so happy about Lisa’s healing. 😊 [Rusty and Tricia]
Yeaheya, you made it! See you in a few days in Germany!