We have made it to Seattle. Our journey began by riding out to Rye Beach and dipping our wheels in the Long Island Sound. Today, we celebrate and complete our journey by riding out to Golden Gardens Park and dipping our wheels in the Puget Sound…
It was bittersweet to realize that our epic bicycle journey was finally coming to an end. But before we even started riding this morning, Rich and I faced one last decision…
The smoke has found us again. The wind has shifted and sent the smoke from the Canadian fires southward towards central Washington. Yesterday, the AQI where we were in Selah was back in the unhealthy region, so we decided not to ride…
Sunnyside sits in the heart of Washington’s Yakima Valley, surrounded by sweeping vineyards and more than fifty nearby wineries. Rich and I set out from there expecting another beautiful day of riding through one of the country’s most productive agricultural regions…
Joanna’s and my ride has come to a difficult crossroads. When we road into Dillon, Montana, we met Casey on the road who had mentioned that wildfire smoke on our next segment between Dillon and Wisdom was extremely high. After that ride, we took a close look at the smoke and air-quality index (AQI) outlook and realized our entire route for the next week was predicted to have AQI levels very much in the unhealthy region…
Before heading out for the day, Rich and I checked the wildfire situation and talked about whether we should ride. Smoke from fires in Canada and Washington State had settled over southwestern Montana, and we knew the air quality could change quickly…
We have ridden over 3,000 miles and through 13 states. We have experienced mostly very courteous drivers who have done their best to share the road. We have also experienced just a handful of drivers who, let’s just say, were not very happy to see us. But until Montana, there was no need to get the law involved…
Leaving West Yellowstone this morning felt very different from many of our recent starts. At 6:00 AM, the temperature was still in the upper 30s, which was far too cold for us to begin our ride. Rather than bundle up and shiver for hours, Rich and I decided to wait until about 9:00, when the temperature had climbed into the 50s. We knew we had a long day ahead, but starting out warm and comfortable seemed like the better choice…
Our guide Tim had something special planned for today for Joanna and me. The overall plan is to explore Yellowstone’s Upper Loop, which includes the famous Lamar Valley. But, after exploring the valley in the morning, we left the park for something unique…
Joanna and I gave ourselves two days off the bike to explore Yellowstone National Park. We got an early start to maximize our chances to see wildlife. Our guide for the next two days is a professional wildlife photographer…
