Wrapping up Day 3/6
18. Juni 2021 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
We lounged in the hotel for a couple of hours. I had to hand wash our cycling clothing in the sink, and we are drying them on hangers attached to a bungee cord clothesline. After cooling down we tookWeiterlesen
Day 3/6 On to Jefferson City, MO
18. Juni 2021 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Beautiful riding through Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area as we rode with the Missouri River on our right. The tall bluffs shaded us from the morning sun and kept our bodies a bit cooler. Being closerWeiterlesen
Day 3/6 Early Morning in Midway
18. Juni 2021 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Sebastian chose the wake up time of 6:15 AM and we were grabbing breakfast at the truck stop cafe about 6:45 AM. I forgot how big breakfast is at a truck stops, and we were over stuffed by our plateWeiterlesen
So so HOT, Katy Trail Day 2
17. Juni 2021 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We are safe in the A/C at a BUDGET Inn In Midway, Missouri. A bridge out on the trail gave us a cruel detour on to a busy highway with no shoulder and no shade! Thanks a lot Missouri! As we struggledWeiterlesen
Starting Day 2 / Katy Trail
17. Juni 2021 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We got up about 7:15 AM and had a nice casual breakfast in our hotel room. Getting on the road at 8:15 AM we were heading east shooting for a 60 mile day with heat warnings.
Hot ride to Sedalia
16. Juni 2021 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Almost 40 miles today after a five hour car drive. Sebastian did great and we rode steadily through the heat to arrive at the historic hotel Bothwell in Sedalia. We made frequent stops in the shadeWeiterlesen
Starting the Katy Trail
16. Juni 2021 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Lisa drove us to Clinton, Missouri for the start of our 6 day tour.
Final Preperations
15. Juni 2021 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Today we were putting the finishing touches on packing and bike preparation. Tomorrow we leave at 6:00 AM for the 5+ hr drive to Clinton, Missouri. We hope to be on the Katy trail for our first day ofWeiterlesen
Michigan Day 4
9. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Lisa and I got out for a morning bike ride of about 20 miles. After a late breakfast, Adam and I went to explore some more mountain bike trails nearby. The boys seem to be doing fine at the river, andWeiterlesen
Michigan Day 3
8. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We checked in with the boys at the river, and they were requesting more food! Adam, Lisa and I went to Rockford, Michigan for some mountain biking. Lisa’s sister, Amy, came over with her husbandWeiterlesen
Michigan Day 2
7. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Lisa and I spent the day relaxing at the lake. I got out for a nice 45 mile bike ride on the road. Otherwise we were taking the pontoon boat for a ride, fishing, or just relaxing around the lake.Weiterlesen
Michigan day 1
6. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We dropped the boys at the river. Lisa and I went to the lake. It was quite an adventurous drive with four boys. following us on the 7 Hour Dr. The boys got lost a few times, but it was a goodWeiterlesen
Preparing for Michigan & Evening Ride
5. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Most of the day was spent getting ready for our trip to Michigan. We bought a lot of groceries for Sebastian and his three friends that will be staying at the river without parents! They planned theirWeiterlesen
Another Awesome Sunset Ride!
2. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Yesterday’s sunset ride was so great, I planned another one. I didn’t think it could get any better, but tonight we were graced with a full moon rising too. We are having a fun time this summerWeiterlesen
Sunset Ride #1
1. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
To start the month of August, I planned a sunset ride for Lisa and I. I pick some of our favorite gravel roads To the south east of Iowa City, and paint it so we will be on a B-maintenance roadWeiterlesen
Sunset Ride
1. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
I’ve been busy lately and not posting. I may do so retroactive posts, but to start the month Lisa and I worked on replacing another window and ended the day with a fabulous 30 mile sunset ride. Oh,Weiterlesen
All the Roads in Hills, but no hills!
26. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
After the grueling hundred mile ride of gravel to Marshalltown, I decided to take a casual ride to the metropolis of Hills, Iowa. I wanted to see if it was possible to ride all of the roads in theWeiterlesen
100 mile Gravel to Plant a tree
25. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
I wrote 100 miles of gravel over to Marshalltown. It would’ve been my dad’s 85th birthday. We surprise my mom by arranging a tree planting at the college he taught at for nearly 50 years. TheWeiterlesen
Another CYST Recovery Day
21. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The day was spent working on the window and tinkering around the house. We finished the inside trim on the window and later in the day I rode Zwift. The route was the Champs-Élysées in Pairs. It wasWeiterlesen
Lazy Day at Home / Windmills
20. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
I relaxed at home and caught up with my online class I’m teaching and on the window installation. In the evening I did a Zwift ride to keep me riding streak going. Lisa did some work and taughtWeiterlesen
CYST Day 7 (MTB Iowa City)
19. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Pat, Joe, and I rode to the Coralville trails and explored the new flow trail too. It was a nice casual day to end a week of riding. The total mileage for the week ended around 280 miles. We had aWeiterlesen
CYST Day 6 (West Liberty Gravel)
18. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Another super hot day of gravel riding. We planned a 35 mile gravel loop to the Southeast. Adam had two more flat tires and we gave him some grieve for not having them near any shade. We stopped at anWeiterlesen
CYST Day 5 (Kalona Brewery)
17. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A 45 mile ride to the Kalona Brewery. I saw more Amish and Mennonite Buggies than I’ve ever seen in 1 ride. It was a super hot day which led us to seeking a lot of short breaks in the shade. TheWeiterlesen
CYST Day 4 (Return to Iowa City)
16. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Today we rode back to Iowa City and revisited Sutliff Bridge. We adventure through a closed rode and some gravel roads I’ve never been on before. We ended with tacos and snacks at our house. GamesWeiterlesen
CYST Day 3 (100% chance of rain)
15. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Anamosa - Waubeek
We were waiting out the 100% chance of rain in the morning, but it never came. We rode 12.5 miles to Waubeek and ate a late lunch. We rode back in to Anamosa in the early eveningWeiterlesen
CYST Day 2
14. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Iowa City - Sutliff - Lisbon - Martelle - Anamosa. Another fun day of goofing around with friends. We stayed the night at Doug’s. We chatted on his front porch until late after pizza for dinner.



























































































































































































ReisenderAnother fun touring day! Great memories!