Category Archives: cycling

This morning we were all anxious to get an early start because the Weather Channel promised a very hot day, with temperatures near 90 degrees.  It was just after daylight as we rode out of the hotel parking lot.  I … Continue reading →

This morning in Crawfordville was one of the most casual starts we have had on the trip.  Since we only had 52 miles to ride, some folks had plans for side trips.  About half of the group decided to go … Continue reading →

We had a great breakfast in Quincy at the new Holiday Inn Express, with warm cinnamon rolls, cereal, eggs, and passion fruit juice.  As we pedaled out, it seemed a little strange to leave Quincy with about half the group … Continue reading →

The morning greeted us with cool weather after the rain last night.  Everyone seemed to be in a great mood, perhaps because we only had 50 miles to ride.  Well, at least some of us only had 50.  At last … Continue reading →

This morning in Crestview, we enjoyed breakfast in the hotel.  It is always good to have more choices than oatmeal out of the trailer (as tasty as it really is) and to enjoy a second cup of coffee seated at … Continue reading →

At the risk of repeated what I have said earlier, here is our morning ritual.  After arising, packing our clothes eating breakfast in the hotel or from the trailer and putting air in tires, we load our bags in the … Continue reading →

Today we had a bit of an unusual start to our ride.  After breakfast, we all rode 2.5 miles to the Mobile Bay Ferry, scheduled to depart at 8:00 AM.  Our spirits were upbeat as we all took pictures and … Continue reading →

Sunday, April 22, dawned cool and beautiful in Pascagoula. Since we only had a 42-mile ride to Dauphin Island, leaving time was delayed until about 8:30 AM.  Barb Larsen, who was my roommate for the night, and I decided to … Continue reading →

This morning I awoke feeling so much better than the day before.  I had slept so well, even though we turned our light after 10:00.  I got on the road about 7:20 AM, heading out on a busy highway that … Continue reading →

Today dawned cool and beautiful.  For the first time in weeks, I didn’t have to wear my jacket at the start.  The first 18 miles were very difficult for me, up and down hills (yes there are hills in Louisiana).  … Continue reading →