Just like your Old Town
A group of 8 older gentlemen trampled into our deep backcountry campsite on our second day in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park....
Funny but True Moments
The Irish told us to beware of the midgets in Scotland because they will bite your ankles and wrists. In Europe, midget is a term for...
Sweet As Swiss Apple Pie
Early one morning I read an article with seven questions to help you find your life's purpose (link included). The first question was...
Treasure Trash
My entire life has convinced me that anything worthwhile cannot be bought. Intangible assets like self-esteem, character and values or...
The 41% Rule
Sweat beaded up, ran down my arms and collected under my hands as they clenched the handlebars. My legs kept spinning as the sun burned...
Blood, Sweat, Tears and Gelato
The dish towel, which also happens to be my sweat towel and the tent towel, is tied around the handlebars of my bike and flaps in the...
Art and the Zen of Travel
"Where are you headed?" "Greece, maybe. If we can make it." "All the way on those, huh?" he said, pointing to our bicycles in the parking...
It Only Takes a Moment
A much cherished day on the bicycle is one void of busy traffic on the motorways; hours spent taking in nature's gifts without the smog...
The Pain Cave
As I stepped over the center bar of my bicycle, I glanced back at Hellen and Stu shooting a quick photo of Lydia and I preparing to...
The Karmic Voyage
It is a Karmic Voyage. No one ever takes without giving back in one way or another. The same applies to giving and receiving. We've only...