Healed and almost ready!

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
Jun 30, 2022, 2:16pm · ⛅ 31 °C Altitude: 221 m
IowaScott TownshipModern Manor Mobile Home Park41°39’13” N 91°29’5” W
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 enjoy following along with us. We depart Chicago on July 4, and our first day of riding will be July 7.Read more
May 25, 2022 · 🌧 17 °C Altitude: 225 m
IowaScott TownshipModern Manor Mobile Home Park41°39’14” N 91°29’5” W
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, Lisa hit a little patch of sand when making a right hand turn, and she went directly down onto her hip. The MRI results today confirmed two fractures in the pelvic bone and one in the sacrum. Luckily these are not displacement fractures, and it will not require any pins or surgery. The estimated time for recovery is six weeks, but I’m sure there will be some strength rebuilding needed after that. Thank you all for your interest in the trip and your support! ❤️🚲Read more
Oh 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.
Hello 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, 2022, 8:00am · ⛅ 18 °C Altitude: 221 m
IowaScott TownshipModern Manor Mobile Home Park41°39’13” N 91°29’5” W
We have spent Sunday morning packing, getting maps ready, and getting the bikes ready for a test ride.
May 9, 2022, 5:00pm · ☀️ 30 °C Altitude: 221 m
IowaJohnson CountyIowa CityNorth Market Park41°40’10” N 91°31’43” W
Lisa and I did a 10 mile test ride to check racks, fenders, and general overall bicycle feel. 2 weeks until departure!
What 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!
Jun 21, 2021 · ☁️ 20 °C Altitude: 133 m
MissouriSt. LouisLacledes LandingSt. Louis Arch38°37’28” N 90°11’5” W
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 of Sebastian and I will post on final follow in a couple of days. ❤️🚴🏻♂️😀Read more
Jun 21, 2021, 2:30pm · ☁️ 21 °C Altitude: 133 m
MissouriSt. LouisLacledes LandingSt. Louis Arch38°37’28” N 90°11’5” W
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. I know this days will be special forever. Tomorrow we take the elevator to the top of the arch and then make the drive back to Iowa. I may post some final thoughts in the next couple of days, or this may be the end for this adventure’s recap.Read more
Jun 21, 2021, 1:30pm · ☁️ 21 °C Altitude: 138 m
MissouriSaint Ferdinand TownshipCastle PointKiel Park38°44’57” N 90°15’16” W
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, roads that didn’t exist anymore, gunshots ( just 3 or so), bike trail that just ended with giant walls blocking the way, and spots so sketchy I was continually telling Sebastian, “Hey, let’s pick it up through here!” These sketchy sections led to an over 25 mile stressful ride before reaching the arch.Read more
Jun 21, 2021, 5:45am · ⛅ 21 °C Altitude: 168 m
MissouriTownship of BooneKlondikeKlondike Lake38°34’43” N 90°50’28” W
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 Missouri River as we were on the bluffs. We survived the storm to get on the trail toward the arch at 7:30 AM for our 57 mile day to the arch. The trail was crazy with downed branches and trees. We had to circumvent downed trees more than 8 time. We met some other tourist from Minneapolis and it was good to chat with them. Our goal is to reach the arch about 3:00 PM.Read more
Jun 20, 2021, 8:04pm · ☀️ 30 °C Altitude: 168 m
MissouriTownship of BooneKlondikeKlondike Lake38°34’43” N 90°50’28” W
Finally 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 and some fine conversations with our waiter Austin who is attending Iowa State University. It was nice to see Sebastian open up and take with him. On the way back to our campsite Sebastian crushed it up the .5 mile hike which had 16% grade for part of it. We are going to take a sunset stroll around the campground as we are high on the bluffs over the Missouri River valley. Only one day left and 57 miles to the arch. It will be and adventure tomorrow. 😀Read more
Jun 20, 2021, 8:15am · ⛅ 24 °C Altitude: 175 m
MissouriRoark TownshipHermannHenson Lake38°42’6” N 91°26’51” W
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 shop in Hermann. Biscuits and gravy for me and a breakfast burrito for Sebastian. We made good time to Marthasville where we stocked up on breakfast items for tomorrow’s breakfast after our night of camping. Before Marthasville we stopped at Peers store and bought a few Gatorades and some souvenirs ( a Missouri hat for Sebastian and Katy Trail hot sauce for me.) In Augusta we stopped at the Good News Brewery for cheesy garlic bread and some cold drinks. From there it was only two miles to out campsite.Read more
We are so happy about Lisa’s healing. 😊 [Rusty and Tricia]
Yeaheya, you made it! See you in a few days in Germany!