Day 3: A Day touring Glindow with Ulrich
6 de julio de 2022, Alemania ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We had a cozy night sleep to wake up to a homemade European breakfast (soft boiled eggs, salmon, cheese, fresh bread rolls, jams, tea and coffee). YUM! Afterward, we finished the bicycle assembly, andLeer más
Day 2: Icelandair to Berlin
5 de julio de 2022, Alemania ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We tried a new airline (Icelandair). They offer a free stop over in Iceland for a maximum of seven days. We weren’t able to take advantage of it this time, but will likely next time! When we exitedLeer más
Day 1: Chicago O’Hare
4 de julio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Driving through about 2 1/2 hours of rain, we made it to O’Hare with plenty of time to spare. Thanks to our gracious Warmshower connection, Paul and his son, we got the car parked at his house, andLeer más
Healed and almost ready!
30 de junio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 enjoyLeer más
Disappointment! 🥲
25 de mayo de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 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,Leer más
1 week until departure!
15 de mayo de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We have spent Sunday morning packing, getting maps ready, and getting the bikes ready for a test ride.
Testing Touring Bikes without Bags
9 de mayo de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Lisa and I did a 10 mile test ride to check racks, fenders, and general overall bicycle feel. 2 weeks until departure!
Katy Trail Final Ride Post
21 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofLeer más
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Arch
21 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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.Leer más
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Final Leg.
21 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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,Leer más
Katy Trail Day 6/6 (Morning)
21 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 MissouriLeer más
Klondike Campground Day 5/6
20 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
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 andLeer más
Katy Trail Morning Day 5/6
20 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 shopLeer más
MKT Day 4/6 Warmshower.org
19 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We rocked the day out in under 4 hours of ride time and beat most of the heat. Tonight we are staying with my first warmshowers host in the U.S. They said they host over 200 times a year, as they areLeer más
Katy Trail Day 4/6
19 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Breakfast at 7:00 AM and on the road near 8:00 AM a bit later than anticipated. Trouble checking out as the charged my card 3 times and couldn’t credit the incidentals back to the card. It was all aLeer más
Wrapping up Day 3/6
18 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 tookLeer más
Day 3/6 On to Jefferson City, MO
18 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 closerLeer más
Day 3/6 Early Morning in Midway
18 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 plateLeer más
So so HOT, Katy Trail Day 2
17 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 struggledLeer más
Starting Day 2 / Katy Trail
17 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 shadeLeer más
Starting the Katy Trail
16 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Lisa drove us to Clinton, Missouri for the start of our 6 day tour.
Final Preperations
15 de junio de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofLeer más
Michigan Day 4
9 de agosto de 2020, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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, andLeer más
Michigan Day 3
8 de agosto de 2020, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 husbandLeer más
Michigan Day 2
7 de agosto de 2020, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leer más

































































































































































