Day 3: A Day touring Glindow with Ulrich
6 juli 2022, Duitsland ⋅ ☁️ 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, andMeer informatie
Day 2: Icelandair to Berlin
5 juli 2022, Duitsland ⋅ ⛅ 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 exitedMeer informatie
Day 1: Chicago O’Hare
4 juli 2022, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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, andMeer informatie
Healed and almost ready!
30 juni 2022, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 enjoyMeer informatie
Disappointment! 🥲
25 mei 2022, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 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,Meer informatie
1 week until departure!
15 mei 2022, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 mei 2022, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofMeer informatie
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Arch
21 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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.Meer informatie
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Final Leg.
21 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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,Meer informatie
Katy Trail Day 6/6 (Morning)
21 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 MissouriMeer informatie
Klondike Campground Day 5/6
20 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 andMeer informatie
Katy Trail Morning Day 5/6
20 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 shopMeer informatie
MKT Day 4/6 Warmshower.org
19 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 areMeer informatie
Katy Trail Day 4/6
19 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 aMeer informatie
Wrapping up Day 3/6
18 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 tookMeer informatie
Day 3/6 On to Jefferson City, MO
18 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 closerMeer informatie
Day 3/6 Early Morning in Midway
18 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 plateMeer informatie
So so HOT, Katy Trail Day 2
17 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 struggledMeer informatie
Starting Day 2 / Katy Trail
17 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 shadeMeer informatie
Starting the Katy Trail
16 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Lisa drove us to Clinton, Missouri for the start of our 6 day tour.
Final Preperations
15 juni 2021, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofMeer informatie
Michigan Day 4
9 augustus 2020, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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, andMeer informatie
Michigan Day 3
8 augustus 2020, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 husbandMeer informatie
Michigan Day 2
7 augustus 2020, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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.Meer informatie

































































































































































