Countdown to cross-country biking: 17 days Ah, for the first time on this trip, we are NOT driving today. Yeah! I took advantage of the time to ride one of the most amazing trails – Stagecoach Trail. It’s a gravel road that runs along Buffalo Bill Reservoir – it’s part beautiful road along the lake… Read more: RV Trip Day 8: Cody, WY

Countdown to cross-country biking: 18 days Good news. The tire shop was able to replace our RV’s damaged tire quickly this morning. Well, technically, they replaced all four rear tires. Not cheap, but we’re on our way with four good tires. We were on the road by 9:30 am and finally pulled into the Cody… Read more: RV Trip Day 7: Mt Rushmore to Cody, WY

Countdown to cross-country biking: 19 days We made a bit of a change to the schedule. Originally, we planned to take an extra day at the Badlands, but with temps over 100 degrees, we decided to keep moving and take a day off when we reach Cody, WY, after our one-day stop at Mount Rushmore.… Read more: Day 6 Badlands to Mt. Rushmore

Countdown to cross-country biking: 20 days It’s Sunday, a day of rest, but Brian had an 8-hour work meeting. This happens from time to time. A technical meeting that was supposed to be an hour or two somehow becomes a day-long event. So, I took advantage of the morning and found some gravel roads near… Read more: RV Trip Day 5: Sioux Falls to Badlands

Countdown to cross-country bike trip: 21 days No riding today. We took advantage of a Saturday morning and slept in a little bit. Got on the road around 8:45 am local time (Central). This was our longest day of driving, 380 miles. Arrived at the KOA in Sioux Falls around 3:30 pm. It’s slow going… Read more: RV trip Day 4: Sparta, WI to Sioux Falls, SD

Countdown to cross-country biking: 22 days Another great day in the books. We drove to Sparta, WI and stayed in a Harvest Hosts. I can’t say enough about this place. It was so peaceful and beautiful, and the owners had a good sense of humor! Given our good experience, I’m looking at options for our… Read more: RV Trip Day 3: Indiana Dunes State Park to Sparta, WI

Countdown to cross-country biking: 23 days We’re working our way across the country. Today’s drive was mostly I-80/I-90 through Ohio and Indiana…straight, flat and frankly kinda boring. But, we made it to Indiana Dunes State Park (and National Park). I was able to get a quick ride in on the trails, some paved and some… Read more: RV Trip Day 2: Sandusky Ohio to Indiana Dunes State Park

Countdown to cross-country biking: 24 days And, we’re off! Brian and I left this morning to drive across the country. Hard to believe this is really happening after three years of planning. In just 24 days my friends and I will start biking from Washington state back to Washington DC. But, first, Brian and I… Read more: RV Trip Day 1: State College to Sandusky, Ohio

The countdown continues. Just 12 days until we pull out in the RV and start driving west. It’s been a busy couple of months preparing for the trip, figuring out the wifi setup for Brian, mapping out the campground and biking routes, and getting the bike equipment ready to go (and so much more!). We… Read more: Less than two weeks and counting

Two months from today, Brian and I will be pulling out of the driveway in the RV and heading to La Push, Washington. We’re taking the long, winding route through South Dakota Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, and other stops along the way. Our estimated arrival in La Push – July 29. In the meantime, we… Read more: Two months and counting