Tools for planning a bike trip

One of the most memorable pieces of advice I gleaned when first announcing our plan to bike across America was most bikers who quit their tour do so in the initial two weeks. It’s worth pausing to reflect on why that might be — and what can be done during preparation to make…

Day One

Leaving New York City

The alarm sounded at 6AM, signaling our departure. We sank a few final pets into…

Day Two: Chillin' in Jersey

What was I thinking?! A two-season sleeping bag, not a single item of clothing besides socks to deliver substantial warmth?

Day Five: Desolation Angels

7:30AM: Wake from intensely deep sleep, flop feet into Rob and Cindy’s kitchen for fresh carrot juice, pancakes and coffee (Rob) and over hard eggs (Cindy, but our request). Debbie soon joins. Cindy charts ideal route to Atlantic City boardwalks, sending us over alternate roads…

Day Six: Get Thee to Cape May Ferry!

7AM: Rise and assemble gear, take care to leave Meredith’s Avalon house in approximate condition we found it i.e. commodious and clean. (Mom — are you reading this? Your atttempts at domestication paid off, for someone else at least!) Rule in Meredith’s house is…