“If you can’t be with the (bike) you love; love the (bike) you’re with.” Stephen Stills(-ish) Happy New Year! 2017 was epic, and now I have my sights set for an equally awesome and challenging 2018. To start things off, I bought a new bike in Buenos Aires. After Mariano (Nano) and I reviewed theContinue reading “New Year; New Adventures”
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Back in the Southern Hemisphere
Hola from Argentina. I’ve stepped back through the portal into the alternate reality which is South America and more specifically, Argentina. I’m starting to regain my equilibrium after feeling a bit discombobulated the first couple days. Bouncing back and forth between hemispheres can be challenging. You have to get your head around a different language,Continue reading “Back in the Southern Hemisphere”
Ushuaia
I made it. After 4 1/2 months and 4,000 miles (more or less; I lost my odometer) I’m in Ushuaia. It’s been an amazing ride. Every morning I get up in anticipation of a new day filled with discovery, challenge and excitement. Every evening I arrive in a new place where I’m invited to pitchContinue reading “Ushuaia”
Where I Sleep
I got this! Figuring out affordable accommodations is what I do. It’s part of my skill set. These days there are a number of options for shelter. Here is the pecking order: In Cities Couchsurfing I’ve been couch surfing for about five years. I have a profile up on the official couch surfing website. IContinue reading “Where I Sleep”
Shake-Down Ride
This is definitely the biggest adventure that I’ve ever tried to pull off. I’ve done four other solo touring rides (Cuba, Spain/Portugal, Banff to Jasper and the Selkirk Loop), but never with this much planning involved. In fact, in 2011 when I did the ten day self-supported Selkirk loop, I decided to do it onContinue reading “Shake-Down Ride”