Is that a no bicycle sign?

pure gold. 

This morning I spent the better part of an hour watching videos from the first (and best) leg of Lowell's trip across the country. I might be a bit biased... after all, I did tag along for the first 8 or 900 miles from Chester County to Cincinnati.

The video above is hands down my favorite. That day was epic.

There seem to be people all over the place setting off on great two wheeled adventures. There is a crew from Revolution Cycles heading across the country in a month, and Sandie will embark on her trip to Ann Arbor in June.

Oh the wonders that lay ahead.

determination is a wonderful thing

On a good day, my morning ritual involves a strong cup of coffee and about fifteen minutes reading my favorite bicycle blogger's latest posts.

This morning as I scrolled down the newest feeds on my google reader, up came The Bicycle Story - a blog written by college-friend Josh Cohen, who now resides out in Seattle.  Well written and full of interesting content, I always look forward to Bicycle Stories.

Today's interview was an absolute heart-warmer. Lowell Smoger has made it to Seattle and is headed down the West Coast. It is crazy to think that four months ago he and I were just heading into the Appalachian Mountain Range. It is a good reminder: determination will get you far.

Lowell and I in Lewisberg, WV with the Messmers