Stage 21: Wichita, Kansas -> Fedonia, Kansas (88 miles) Sleeping in feels so good. I make my way up the steps and arrive to the lovely site of breakfast. French toast and eggs dot the landscape and we settle on the couch to conclude the remainder of Transformers II. None of us really want to leave but we realize the road awaits us. A persistent drizzle makes the...
Learn MoreI’ve been back in Haiti now for 2 weeks. The variance in my emotions and perceptions are as dichotomous as the extremes of this strange land I now call home. After spending two months in the US, coming back to Haiti was a stark contrast and the experience beat me down rather pungently. On the day following my return I came to realize that several things had been...
Learn MoreStage 17: Manitou Springs ~> Eads, Colorado (139 miles) A rest day was much needed and our legs have regained some strength from the recent assault across the most mountainous state in the lower 48. My dad will be joining us for today’s ride and his excitement is palpable. We mount up and roll out across the Bohemian streets of Manitou Springs; its eclectic shops...
Learn MoreStage 11: Shiprock, New Mexico -> Cortez, Colorado (44 miles) Don’t let the miles fool you; this was one of the hardest days of the whole trip. The day started out relaxing enough as we lounged around the apartment in Shiprock all morning; Kyle and I even took some much needed naps. Today we leave the high desert and enter God’s Country (the Rocky...
Learn MoreStage 8: Flagstaff ~~> Tuba City (77 miles) The morning air is frigid and we are very grateful for having a warm place to sleep last night. Before departing we realize that Jeff (aka “Hefe”) has another flat on his back tire. He installs a new tube but it immediately ruptures and the tire subsequently goes down again. Something is wrong with the wheel...
Learn MoreStage 5: Golden Valley ~~> Peach Springs, Arizona (60 miles) We wake up early behind the Dollar General store and take down our tent before the locals start moving around and wander why 3 guys are camping in the middle of town. It’s only 10 miles to Kingman so we grab some granola bars for a pre-breakfast and head towards the city. As we pull into town...
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