Rochester NY to Newark NJ – 9th August 2021 This morning still no word from Tom or indeed anyone else interested in buying the bike so time has definitely run out. I remove the adverts for the bike from Facebook and Craigslist; my friends Jackie and Chris are happy to hold on to the tent …
Continue reading Day 55 – Poking Around the Poconos

6-8 August 2021 – Rochester NY Friday 6th August This morning I have a very upsetting conversation with home, my partner is seriously ill so I must now return home asap. The first thing to do is sort out the bike. All along I have been dithering re taking it home or selling. I know …
Continue reading Day 52/53/54 – Bad News

5th August 2021 – Willoughby OH to Rochester NY I am planning a scenic ride for the last 250 miles along Lake Erie and up into Rochester via Buffalo. I would really like to visit Niagara Falls again if I have time as I didn’t really spend enough time there when I was here back …
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South Bend IN to Willoughby OH – 4th August 2021 So, I’ve checked it out and it is indeed THE Notre Dame, so I am off exploring this morning. I know I am tight for time, but I absolutely cannot miss having a look around. The first campus I come upon is St Mary’s, which …
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Milwaukee WI to South Bend IN – 3rd August 2021 Before I go in to the Museum I need to eat… it’s becoming a thing… After another excellent lunch.. I had the same as yesterday, very good, it’s time to have a look around the Museum, but first into the shop to pick up a …
Continue reading Day 49 – Hoodly Doodly – She Say Yes

Johnson Creek WI to Milwaukee WI – 2nd August 2021 I have been researching used bikes locally and have come up with a dealer nearby in Big Bend so I will go and have a look. They have loads of bikes. I chat with the salesman MJ, who asks if their mechanic can take mine …
Continue reading Day 48 – Hoodly Doodly Day – Not

Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Johnson Creek, Wisconsin – 1st August 2021 Packing up this morning and Tom offers to tighten up the front indicator for me.. so grateful for everything. What a lovely couple, so glad to have met them and the super sweet Kitti too. I hope they have a great time at Sturgis.. …
Continue reading Day 47 – Another Tri-State Day

South Sioux City, Nebraska to Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 30th/31st July 2021 30th July So guess what I did today?? Absolutely nothing… well of course I caught up my washing/blog, but for the most part I sat on my arse all day. Also watched a little bit of television for a change. There is a …
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Valentine to South Sioux City NB – 29th July 2021 The motel last night was good and I forgot to mention there is a pool, jacuzzi and sauna. I did get ready and go down there only to find it was overtaken by what seemed to be two very large families. I see that the …
Continue reading Day 44 – Adventures in Lumpyland

Sturgis SD to Valentine NE – 28th July 2021 I am up and out before 7am as I want to spend some time visiting Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial before getting on my way east wards. It’s a beautiful morning and I take the opportunity for a selfie with Linda, unfortunately Adam has …
Continue reading Day 43 – Pressies, Chiefs and Badlands