Day 3: A Day touring Glindow with Ulrich
6 lipca 2022, Niemcy ⋅ ☁️ 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, and Czytaj więcej
Day 2: Icelandair to Berlin
5 lipca 2022, Niemcy ⋅ ⛅ 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 exited Czytaj więcej
Day 1: Chicago O’Hare
4 lipca 2022, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☁️ 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, and Czytaj więcej
Healed and almost ready!
30 czerwca 2022, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 enjoy Czytaj więcej
Disappointment! 🥲
25 maja 2022, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ 🌧 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, Czytaj więcej
1 week until departure!
15 maja 2022, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 maja 2022, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☁️ 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 of Czytaj więcej
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Arch
21 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☁️ 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. Czytaj więcej
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Final Leg.
21 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☁️ 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, Czytaj więcej
Katy Trail Day 6/6 (Morning)
21 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 Missouri Czytaj więcej
Klondike Campground Day 5/6
20 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 and Czytaj więcej
Katy Trail Morning Day 5/6
20 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 shop Czytaj więcej
MKT Day 4/6 Warmshower.org
19 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 are Czytaj więcej
Katy Trail Day 4/6
19 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 a Czytaj więcej
Wrapping up Day 3/6
18 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 took Czytaj więcej
Day 3/6 On to Jefferson City, MO
18 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 closer Czytaj więcej
Day 3/6 Early Morning in Midway
18 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 plate Czytaj więcej
So so HOT, Katy Trail Day 2
17 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 struggled Czytaj więcej
Starting Day 2 / Katy Trail
17 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 shade Czytaj więcej
Starting the Katy Trail
16 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Lisa drove us to Clinton, Missouri for the start of our 6 day tour.
Final Preperations
15 czerwca 2021, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 of Czytaj więcej
Michigan Day 4
9 sierpnia 2020, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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, and Czytaj więcej
Michigan Day 3
8 sierpnia 2020, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 husband Czytaj więcej
Michigan Day 2
7 sierpnia 2020, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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. Czytaj więcej

































































































































































