August 16, 2009: Georgetown to Mile 30. Daily mileage: 35 miles
After my false start on Saturday, my Sunday departure goes off without a hitch, as I pack up Yawp, bid V a fond farewell, and hit Rock Creek trail to the C&O in Georgetown. A few passersby wish me luck and ask my final destination. [...]
Continue reading about C&O Canal Day 1 Meeting a cycling vagabond
With my bags packed and Yawp freshly tuned, I was ready for an early start Saturday morning. The day dawned clear and warm, with a slight breeze. Birds chirped. After a quick breakfast of donuts and empanadas at my new favorite bakery, Heller’s, I was ready to roll out. As I’m pulling on my [...]
Continue reading about Day 1: Pipe Gremlins and An Inauspicious Start
I’ve been getting phone calls and messages today asking if I’m excited and ready to go. I’m definitely ready. I’m not feeling terribly excited yet. Mostly churning through the things that need to be done and hoping I don’t forget anything super important.
Wow. I really can’t believe I set off tomorrow. My route takes [...]
Continue reading about Bike Packed! Ciao America Tour Leaves Tomorrow!
It’s been over a month since I left my job and time is ticking down. Since I left, I’ve spent two weeks in the Cascades (trip reports to follow) and summited Mt Shuksan and Mt Rainier.
I’ve received and sorted mounds of gear and decided against carrying more than the essentials. Dragging 50lb packs up two [...]
Continue reading about Update: less than two weeks until D-day