About us & our bicycle trip
This blog documents our 3800 mile cross-USA bike trip, Netarts, OR to Bar Harbor, ME from June 25 to late September, 2013. Central characters include Carol, her husband Perry and her twin sister Margaret who may prove to be the chief bloggers here. Also cycling are cousin Bruce (aka chief instigator), his wife Sue, their friends Mark and Dee Dee whom we've met and Rob whom we'll meet.
Our Itinerary, give or take
Jun 25, 2013, Netarts, OR
Jun 26, 2013, Champoeg, OR
Jun 27, 2013, Troutdale, OR
Jun 29, 2013, Ainsworth State Park, OR
Jul 2, 2013, Umatilla, OR
Jul 3, 2013, Walla Walla, WA
Jul 6, 2013, Lewiston, ID
Jul 7, 2013, Winchester SP, ID
Jul 8, 2013, Kamiah, ID
Jul 11, 2013, Missoula, MT
Jul 15, 2013, Helena, MT
Jul 18, 2013, Boulder Hot Springs, MT
Jul 19, 2013, Headwaters SP (Three Forks, via Cardwell)
Jul 20, 2013, Bozeman, MT
Jul 21, 2013, Big Timber, FASs (Fishing Access Sites): Grey Bear, Otter Cr, Pelican, Bratten
Jul 22, 2013, Columbus, MT
Jul 24, 2013, Billings, MT (motel?)
Jul 26, 2013, Capt Clark FAS
Jul 27, 2013, Forsyth, Rosebud East FAS
Jul 29, 2013, Glendive, MT
Jul 31, 2013, Beach, ND
Aug 1, 2013, Bismark, ND
Aug 6, 2013, Fargo, ND
Aug 12, 2013, Mankato, MN
Aug 17, 2013, LaCrosse, WI
Aug 19, 2013, Reedsburg, WI
Aug 23, 2013, Manitowoc, WI
Aug 24, 2013, Ludington, MI
Aug 27, 2013, Bay City, MI
Aug 31, 2013, Marine City, MI
Sep 5, 2013, Fort Erie, ON
Sep 5, 2013, Niagara Falls, NY
Sep 8, 2013, Pulaski, NY
Sep 13, 2013, Long Lake, NY
Sep 14, 2013, Ticonderoga, NY
Sep 18, 2013, Haverhill, NH
Sept 20, 2013, Conway, NH
Sept 22, 2013, Brunswick, ME
Sept 23, 2013, Rockport, ME
Sept 25, 2013, Bar Harbor, ME
Our route (takes a sec to show)
See our northern-tier route on the nifty map below. Zoom & drag it about to see if we're passing your way. Post a hello on this blog and maybe we can give you a real hello as we pass through.
ACA routes in the USA
In some areas the ACA (American Cycling Association) routes are the same as our ride so also take a look at ACA routes.
Netarts:::: I spent a night there, in those small cabins, last century.
ReplyDeletewalking through that cave(?) from this side to that side, My head hit a sharp out cropping in the ceiling...and needed a look-see in the Tillamook hospital.....
Now theres a memory......have lots of fun these next few days....you don't meet the 18 wheelers, till next month....safe journey: keep an eye out for the libraries, and their computers.....tom
Looks like you'll pass through Wisconsin just after we get home from Swaziland. Maybe we can catch up with you guys somewhere between Fond du Lac and Manitowoc before you get on the ferry. Let us know.
ReplyDeleteBecca & Oliver -- that would have been nice! As you might know, I didn't get to ride at all. But Russ and I do hope to make it to Wisconsin again. I'm so happy you are home after your HUGE adventure in the Peace Corps!!
DeleteMy wife and I were on our morning walk when we saw your group by Netarts Bay and you asked us to take some pictures of you all.My wife took several for you and we wish you the best on your adventure.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to hear from you! And thank you again for the pictures. It was the first of so many wonderful chances to meet new people and affirm that there really aren't any strangers in this world -- just friends we haven't met yet.
DeleteMargaret
Hey Gang, tho' We only know of Carol and Perry. I am still sitting in my recliner chair, watching and following you on your survey of ....Keep up the energy you have developed and the perserverance and and, and the stick-to-itive'ness......Its wonderfully intimate to hear your daily reports.. I can almost feel the sweat on me.... thanks for that
ReplyDeleteTom and Dottie....
I wrote something today,,,and posted it, but don't see it....So, I love all the details you include. Details make the story so much more interesting...and You are doing that...so keep it up.
ReplyDeletetell us, who is always in front and by how far,,,and who is, well, who are you always waiting for..
and huckleberry milkshakes....keep it up tom and dottie
Carol: I am in-joying your writing. I can now tell, by your choice of words, if you are tired, somewhat tired, or very tired. Keep up the pedaling.. one pedal at a time, one cycle at a time, one ache at a time, everything from now on , is one at a time. tom and dottie.
ReplyDeletecarol: I am your decision. You are to be applauded, for your decision to return to Bend. Perry, I applaude you as well, for supporting Carol, in her decision to return. Tom, for Dottie and tom.
ReplyDeleteCarol, In the comment, above this one. I neglected to capitalize your name, and then, and then
ReplyDeletein the first sentence, I left out the word< feeling> after: I am. It could read, "I am feeling your decision">