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In “Desert Solitaire”, Edward Abbey notes:
“A man on foot, on horseback or on a bicycle will see more, feel more, enjoy more in one mile than the motorized tourists can in a hundred miles. Better to idle through one park in two weeks than try to race through a dozen in the same amount of time. Those who are familiar with both modes of travel know from experience that this is true; the rest have only to make the experiment to discover the same truth for themselves.”
Category Archives: on the road
Magni-chigan!
So as I spend my last night here in the great state of Michigan, I’m reflecting on the magnificent week I’ve had on the lower peninsula. I’ve met some amazing folks, biked some amazing routes, ate some amazing food and … Continue reading
Cornfields and Barking Dogs
I’ve bikes two nations, eight states/provinces, mountains, valleys, plains, rivers, lakes, farms, and more. Two things have remained constant: corn fields and barking dogs. Corn has been grown in every corner I’ve been to. Which I expected. The dogs, not … Continue reading
On the Way to the Thumb: Mexican with the British
I spent all day thinking of that title. Folks in Michigan show you were they live by pointing to a place on their hand. The thinking is that Michigan is shaped like a hand. So in effect, I’ve been through … Continue reading
Hoping for a Tail Wind 