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Glacier National Park

2009-09-18T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 428 (Slideshow) (Video 1)Made it to Glacier where there are no glacier's any more. Even in late summer these peaks were covered in snow and ice. Quite a disappointment and the Bark Beetle has caused so much damage. Well on my way to Canada and Jasper. I hope I can cross the border without being assaulted by the Canadians again. I still remember all my gear being thrown out of my truck when

Salmon River to Flathead Lake, Montana

2009-09-17T08:00:00.001-06:00

Day 427 (Video 1) (Video 2)(Video 3)(Slide Show) I am worried about the weather and thinking about not going into Canada. Its getting late in the year and it will be snowy and cold up there. I could cut across to Seattle from here. Forget That!Stick to the plan. I have decided to go north. I'm well prepered for the cold and my truck is running good. I've never been to Jasper so I need to see it.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

2009-09-12T08:00:00.000-06:00

Day 422 (Slide Show) (Video) As I was heading for Glacier NP I received an email from John Biehn in Jackson, Wy inviting me to come down for some fishing. The detour was a lot of fun and quite an adventure. Being very sick while driving through Yellowstone wasn't very fun though. It was so busy and slow with people and cars I couldn't believe it. The Climbers Ranch was a great place, I could

Devils Tower and the Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming

2009-09-07T08:00:00.001-06:00

Day 417 (Slide show) (Video)I am very surprised by the massive Devils Tower. I had an idea it would be something to see but it was much more then I thought. I walked all the way around it which took a while. It reminded me of when I walked around the Acropolis in Athens. If your a rock climber this has to be high up on the list, a must climb.Then off to this unbelievable range of mountains

Spearfish, Deadwood and Sturgis, South Dakota

2009-09-06T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 416 (Video 1) (Video 2)(Slide Show)I have been worried about where I wanted to hang for the Labor Day holiday. You don't want to be on the road looking for a campsite. Its best to find a place early and ride it out. While in the Badlands I ran into this guy who recommended the Spearfish City Campground. I was a week late in arriving but it was a great place. After checking in the camp host

Center Lake - Black Hills, South Dakota

2009-09-02T08:00:00.003-06:00

Day 412 (Video 1) (Video 2)(Slide Show)Center Lake is in Custer State Park. This has been a great week and one of the most beautiful places I've seen on the adventure. I had only planned to stay a couple of days but I couldn't leave. Meet several nice people and hope to make it back one day.Follow the Map

The Badlands, Wounded Knee and Pine Ridge, SD

2009-08-25T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 405 (Video 1) (Video 2) (Slideshow)This is a place I'm looking forward to seeing. I'm fascinated with the area and the history. The Buffalo and Mountain Sheep, Deer and Elk are everywhere. I'm finally in the land of the Lakota Souix and Northern Cheyenne.Follow the Map

The Missouri River, South Dakota

2009-08-22T08:00:00.003-06:00

Day 403 (Video 1) (Video2) ( Slide show)Glad to make it out of Wisconsin. The camping was very limited. Water that was brown and high prices. South Dakota is very different. Great prices and showers. Gotta love it. The Missouri River is quite a site. I would love to get out on it for a few days in a canoe. Follow the Map

Niagara Falls Aug 21,2009

2009-08-21T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 400 (Slideshow)Camping in Canada and in New York on Lake Erie.Very stormy on both sides of the lake. High humidity and buggy.Follow the Map

Montreal, Canada 18/8/09

2009-08-18T08:00:00.003-06:00

Day 397 (Slideshow)Decided to head north to Montreal. Thanks Naomi for the great time and the couch. I wish I could have spent more time here. The city has a lot of things to do and the people from Montreal are great. I will have to return someday.Follow the Map

The Long Trail Vermont August 16, 2009

2009-08-16T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 395 (Slideshow)Lucky to find any camp but Apollo was looking out for me again and led me to Barrewood Campground, Westfield, VT.An unbelievable tent area in the back of the campground right on Jay Brook. Mark Perry is the owner and a real nice guy.The Long Trail I just did a short piece of the trail but it was a great adventure. At this time of year it is quite dangerous if your by yourself

Making Mistakes August 11, 2009

2009-08-11T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 390 (Slide show)I'm trying to find a camp spot somewhere close to the trail head at Jonesville, VT. I want to do a segment of the Long Trail but arrived to late and no place to camp. But, I didn't even have a map. Not very smart, I thought I could wing it. Slept in the car which was a bad thing to do but found wifi service at the rest stop. Real nice of Vermont to have this service. I have

White Mt of NH to Acadia NP, Maine August 10, 2009

2009-08-10T08:00:00.003-06:00

Day 389 (Slide show) (Video 1) (Video 2)Acadia NP is a big disappointment. Lot's of commercial swill outside the gates. From Bar Harbor to the other side of the island its one huckster after another. I got to get out of here. I'm sure it was a beautiful place once.Follow the map

The North American Tour Begins August 9, 2009

2009-08-09T08:00:00.003-06:00

Day 388 (Slide show) (Video 1 ) (Video 2) (Video 3) I will take 3 to 4 months to explore the North American Continent. My first stop is the Bear's Den in Vermont. This is where I first heardBanjo Dan and the Mighty Plow BoysFollow the Map

Searching for Strawberry Fields August 5, 2009

2009-08-05T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 384 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2) (Video 3)One of my greatest days.To ride my Betsy on the streets of NYC and to find the Strawberry Fields Memorial for John Lennon in Central Park.Also, I was glad to survive this adventure.

My Shipment Has Arrived August 2, 2009

2009-08-02T08:00:00.003-06:00

Day 381 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2)It took 30 days. I'm going to miss this old crate. It served me very well. I always thought this plan of shipping my gear and bikes would be the hardest thing to pull off but there wasn't a single problem both ways.I want to thank,Leah, my friend at REI who helped me with the planning.Moses, my friend at ETC International Shipping (Long Beach, CA) who

"Back In The Saddle" July 17 2009

2009-07-17T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 365 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2) **SPECIAL DAY** Out one year nowMap to Block Island

The Cabin in Vermont July 12, 2009

2009-07-12T08:00:00.001-06:00

Day 360 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2)(Video 3) What a great place to spend the weekend.Thanks John & Pat.

Back in the USA July 10, 2009

2009-07-10T08:00:00.000-06:00

Day 358 (Slideshow)It fills strange after so long.

Frankfurt, Germany July 8, 2009

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Day 356 (Slideshow) (Video)Meltem's great birthday party.Frankfurt Link

Amsterdam July 5, 2009

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Day 353 (Slideshow) (Video)Thanks Sandra, I wouldn't have made it here without your help.Bruggen, Germany LinkAmsterdam Link

Dusseldorf Germany 1/7/09

2009-07-01T08:00:00.001-06:00

Day 349 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2)Back on the road again, following the setting sun.Always WEST.Dusseldorf Link

Prague, Czech Rep. After 8 months its time to move on. 28/6/09

2009-06-28T08:00:00.003-06:00

Day 346 (Slideshow) (Video)PACKING MY GIRLS, RENEE AND BETSY.

Back to Brandy's N. Lab. St Boleslav

2009-06-14T08:00:00.000-06:00

Day 332 (Slideshow)Brandy's N. Lab. St Boleslav

Cesky Krumlov, Cezh, Rep. Bike Adventure

2009-06-07T08:00:00.000-06:00

Day 325 (slide show) (Video 1) (Video 2) (Video 3)(Cesky Krumlov info)(MAP)

Saxony Adventure May 24, 2009

2009-05-24T08:00:00.002-06:00

Day 311 (Video 1 ) (Video 2) (Video 3) (Video 4) (Video 5)(Slideshow)Dresden InfoSachsische Schweiz National Park

Must See Places Before I Leave 10/5/09 Day 297

2009-05-10T00:00:00.000-06:00

Day 297 (Slide show) (Video)Copy to follow

I need the Rest Prague, Czech Rep 3-05-09 Day 290

2009-05-03T00:00:00.003-06:00

Day 290 (Slide show) (Video)I few pictures of this week where I rested and prepared formy next trip to Dresden. More to come.

Krakow, Poland The Big Train/Bike Adventure 26/04/08 Day 283

2009-04-26T00:00:00.000-06:00

Day 283 (Slide show)(Video 1) (Video 2 ) (Video 3)This adventure to Krakow is turning out to be a real problem. I've been out on an overnight bike riding tour twice in the past two weeks and I'm a bit tired but I want to do this if I can figure out the rail situation. I don't want another Odysseus moment.

The Walls Are Closing In 18/4/09

2009-04-18T00:00:00.004-06:00

Day 275 (Slide show) Before you read this I want you to know that this is the week that really set me back. About this point I didn't want to do this blog anymore because I was angry at myself for not seeing this happen. So now I've decided to tell it like it happened. WTF – 8/22/09 Sunday 4/12 I worked on my taxes and

Ostrá Campground On The Labe/Elbe River Day 269 12/4/09

2009-04-12T00:00:00.000-06:00

Day 269 (Slide show) (Video 1) (Video 2) (Video 3) (Video 4)Sunday I rode into the Bohemian Bagel for my weekly sit down and the bike trail along the river was covered with security. The Hilton where President Obama was at was right where I ride. I didn't realize this, they gave me a serious look over. Today he is going to make a speech up by the Castle. I hear there will be a

"Lidice, Czech Rep" My First Bike Tour 5/4/09 Day 262

2009-04-04T00:00:00.003-06:00

Day 262 (Slide show) (Video) Early in the week I wasn't sure about where to go on my first ride but the weather was definitely getting better and I needed to make up my mind. I had a few ideas in mind but the place I liked most was a village called Lidice. This week is going to be great. I

"Betsy is a Bit Frisky" I Warned You 29/3/09 Day 255

2009-03-29T00:00:00.005-06:00

Day 255 (Slide show) (Video 1) (Video 2) (Video 3) (Video 4)This week has been the best week so far for riding. I'm sure glad to because I'm getting a bad case of cabin fever. The week started with a forecast I saw on Monday showing that the temperature was going to get to 16C by Saturday. That is double the current temperature. This means I have to get busy and decide on my first road

Finally Spring in Prague 21/3/09 Day 247

2009-03-21T01:00:00.002-06:00

Day 176 (Slide show) I received a care package from my son yesterday and I thought I would post a small note about the event. I heard some stories about how bad the Czech postal service was and how they steal stuff so I wanted to be cautious. The postage was $50.75 for what I think is a small package but my CC card was charged $79.00. I’m still trying to figure that out. (

“Zimni Stadion Stvanice" Prague” 7/1/09 Day 174

2009-01-07T00:00:00.003-07:00