
My new best friend in Carroll, IA
It’s the unexpected encounters on the road that are most enjoyable. Stopped at a Hy-Vee in Carroll, IA to take a break from the heat.

It’s the unexpected encounters on the road that are most enjoyable. Stopped at a Hy-Vee in Carroll, IA to take a break from the heat.

Trying to knock down a 100-mile day on this tour but by the 80-mile mark I’m just not feeling it. Started early, leaving Ogden, IA

"Bicycling adventures started riding shotgun on a baby-seat bike. Personal freedom grew on a green Schwinn with high-rise handlebars, a tiger-print banana seat and a baseball card clacking the spokes. Exploring the world now on a teal blue, steel Centurian from 1982." The BiKeWriTer
My first bicycling experience was lead pilot on my dad’s famous ‘baby-seat bike.’ An old blue lady’s Schwinn that featured 2 baby seats and later 4. We had adventure. We had excitement. We had a run in with the cops! Today, I have similar adventures and use my cross-country tours to raise money and awareness for music and exercise programs for people with Alzheimer’s. It’s a tribute to my dad and a unique opportunity to see the world and tell stories along the way.

The interstates have certainly taken the traffic away from the small towns. But traveling by bicycle you can easily stumble upon some hidden gems that

Having so much adventure in Nebraska with decent roads, sunny weather, friendly people and a couple lessons from Mother Nature. She is definitely in charge