Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The end of the road!

We did it! We have completed our trek from Minnesota to Maine. We rode 1920 miles, with only one flat tire, and one set of disc brakes. Highlights were Niagra Falls, Brandon Gap in VT, Kancamangus Hwy in NH and riding with Jeff. We met so many nice people along the way and we had so many spontaneous stays. It is getting hotter, so we are glad to be done. We'll be staying with family in Maine for a week before we take the train from Boston home on July 26.
Thanks to all who helped us along the way. We are grateful for the meals, beds, conversation, and wishes for our safety.
We'll post pictures soon.
Love to all,
Doug and Therese

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Maine!

We are in Fryeburg Maine! We're headed straight to Dover-Foxcroft where Doug's family lives. Decided to skip the busy coast. Too much traffic and too narrow of roads. That means we have to "wing it" with the maps. No more Adventure Cycling maps. We think we have 3 more days!
Love to all,
Therese and Doug

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Cazenovia, NY

We are at Jeff and Sandy's home and taking our first rest day since the U.P. of Michigan tomorrow. Last year, we met Jeff and the other guys on our first night out and rode with him all the way to our home. We stayed at a Warm Showers place last night west of Syracuse. Jim and Joybelle and their two boys were great hosts. They own a quad bike and travelled from Anacortes to Havre, MT on it several years ago. They let us try their recumbant tandem. The night before that we stayed at Lock # 30 on the Erie Canal at a hiker/biker campsite after biking 89 miles on the Erie Canal.
We have about 10 more days to the end. We are holding up well as is the bike.
Best wishes to everyone!