First quick thing – it has come to my attention that folks don’t get notifications when there are replies to their comments. This is a shame because I reply to most, and that has been for naught up until now. So, you will now see a checkbox where you can opt in/out of receiving emails… Read More
Riding from Maine back home soon!
Another summer, another ride. This time around I am back to tacking a bike ride onto the end of some other activities. Karen and I have Marie and Julian’s wedding in PEI on August 2nd, then will be going to Kennebunkport, Maine to visit our friends Paul and Montress for a few days. From there,… Read More
Day 6: Cajamarca to Salento
I’m going to tell today’s story based around 3 small acts of kindness. Part 1 About 40% of the way into my ride up a mountain this morning, I hear quick footsteps and a voice calling out something. I had just passed some road workers so assumed something had fallen off my bike. I turned… Read More
Day 5: Ibague to not Toche
I tried! That big hill that started my day was not something I could ride on. I pushed, pulled and generally dragged myself and my 2/3s loaded bicycle up the ridiculously steep and rough road for somewhere around 5 kms. It took 4 hours. I don’t think I moved more than 25 meters without taking… Read More
Day 4: Ibague
I have some bad news. For those of you hoping to see me sporting slashed mottled jeans and T-shirt’s with all sorts of crazy stuff on them, well, we live in a global capitalist world where brands rule. I was able to find 100% Chad type clothes: Levi’s stretchy denim knee length shorts and gray… Read More
Day 3: Ambalema to Ibague (almost)
I have picked a really unusual form of recreation and leisure 🤣. Got the whole gamut of cycling challenges today: Started the day out and about in search of coffee and food. After I successfully completed this mission, I learned my hotel room came with breakfast. So 2 it was. The first part of riding… Read More