Category Archives: cycling

   Sheffler's Motel-Not exactly AAA  To my friends at Metter United Methodist Church-I wonder how many folks they can seat in church?                           Bronze statue- "Thank God for … Continue reading →

3/14/07-We left Blythe, CA, at daybreak, rode three miles to the Colorado River, crossed into Arizona, and began a 30-mile trek on I-10 (legal for bikes here).  It wasn't too bad because there are wide shoulders.  We left I-10 for a … Continue reading →

                                              One of my two heroes (and technology expert) who came to see me off in San Diego.  … Continue reading →

The top picture is at one of the three "convenience"stores we saw in 90 miles between Brawley and Blythe. The second one is from the Imperial Sand Dunes before we reached Blythe.  Thanks to Matt for helping me do this … Continue reading →

We left Jacumba Spa and Lodge on Day 3 headed for Brawley.  After climbing 1000 feet in 5 miles, we had a 10-mile downhill on I-8 (yep you can ride on the interstate in places out here).  What an awesome … Continue reading →

two more after the cut. 

These are some of my new friends.  We had orientation and a fix-a-flat class today.  Tonight we will have a send-off banquet.  Matt and Bill will join me for the dinner.  I am equally exhilarated and terrified about tomorrow.  We … Continue reading →

Bill and I left Metter about 6:00 AM this morning for the first leg of our journey, from Savannah to Atlanta. As we boarded the plane I ran into an old friend and former assistant principal in Metter, Raamy Brown. … Continue reading →

My experiences on “wheels” began at an early age, as did the encouragement to follow my dreams. Shortly after this photo was taken (around 1948), my mother wrote a letter to me in which she said that some might tell … Continue reading →