Category Archives: cycling

  We left El Paso a little later than usual because of traffic in the city.  But, it didn't take long to get on the Old Mission Trail (Rte 258).  I rode by myself for a while, but then saw … Continue reading →

We left Las Cruces around 8:00 AM with members of the Bike and Chowder Bicycle Club, who escorted us for about 30 miles.  For a while I rode with "Bo" who has a nephew, Jeff Davis (not hard to remember … Continue reading →

From the time I awoke to the smell of coffee and bacon, the day felt like something really special.  We enjoyed a hearty breakfast of eggs (from local "deranged" chickens), bacon, hash brown potatoes, and fresh squeezed orange juice.  As … Continue reading →

Well, it has been a few days since my last entry.  Lack of internet access and fatigue are my major excuses.  We left Silver City with a temperature of 40, a threat of rain, and the prospect of climbing to … Continue reading →

Thank you to Mrs. Tammie and Mrs. Dennie Kay's class for cheering me on.  I am so proud of you.  When I get back, I will come to your class and tell you all about my trip.  You can send … Continue reading →

After leaving Lordsburg around 7:00 AM, we had a long steady climb for at least 15 miles.  It was so gradual that I wondered if the higher elevation or lack of energy was causing me problems.  I just couldn't seem … Continue reading →

We took a detour from the Adventure Cycling route today, for those of you trying to follow it on the AC maps.  Tomorrow our destination is Silver City (for two days!).  But, it would have been 100+ miles over mountains … Continue reading →

What a difference a day makes!  After a great night's sleep and much cooler temperatures (in the 50's when we started at 6:30 AM) I was ready to tackle the 80 miles that lay ahead.  The first 15 miles were … Continue reading →

This was probably the toughest day I have had so far.  We left Apache Junction around 6:30 AM to beat the heat.  At about mile 18 we began a two-mile climb.  After riding much of the way in my "granny … Continue reading →

We started out from Wickenburg as soon as it was light enough to ride.  The traffic got heavier as the day progressed.  But, the bike lanes were wide enough for us to feel safe.  We took time out to stop … Continue reading →