Day 3: A Day touring Glindow with Ulrich
6 de julho de 2022, Alemanha ⋅ ☁️ 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, andLeia mais
Day 2: Icelandair to Berlin
5 de julho de 2022, Alemanha ⋅ ⛅ 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 exitedLeia mais
Day 1: Chicago O’Hare
4 de julho 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, andLeia mais
Healed and almost ready!
30 de junho 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 enjoyLeia mais
Disappointment! 🥲
25 de maio 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,Leia mais
1 week until departure!
15 de maio 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 maio 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 junho 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 ofLeia mais
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Arch
21 de junho 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.Leia mais
Katy Trail Day 6/6 The Final Leg.
21 de junho 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,Leia mais
Katy Trail Day 6/6 (Morning)
21 de junho 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 MissouriLeia mais
Klondike Campground Day 5/6
20 de junho 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 andLeia mais
Katy Trail Morning Day 5/6
20 de junho 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 shopLeia mais
MKT Day 4/6 Warmshower.org
19 de junho 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 areLeia mais
Katy Trail Day 4/6
19 de junho 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 aLeia mais
Wrapping up Day 3/6
18 de junho 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 tookLeia mais
Day 3/6 On to Jefferson City, MO
18 de junho 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 closerLeia mais
Day 3/6 Early Morning in Midway
18 de junho 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 plateLeia mais
So so HOT, Katy Trail Day 2
17 de junho 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 struggledLeia mais
Starting Day 2 / Katy Trail
17 de junho 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 junho 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 shadeLeia mais
Starting the Katy Trail
16 de junho de 2021, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Lisa drove us to Clinton, Missouri for the start of our 6 day tour.
Final Preperations
15 de junho 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 ofLeia mais
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, andLeia mais
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 husbandLeia mais
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.Leia mais

































































































































































