Day #11

I’m in Demascus, VA–which is right off the AT, and intersects the Trans-America Trail! Hopefully things will get easier from here on out as I head west to Cali.

Yesterday I passed through Boone, NC–home of Application State University. The youthful college population mixed with hiking/cycling friendly atmosphere made me feel right at home. I . . . → Read More: Day #11

Day #6

Thanks to Cindy, we finally got a ride out to Savannah, GA and departed on Sunday May 23 in the afternoon.

Things were slow to start, but our miles/day are gradually increasing as our bodies build endurance, and we are slowly getting faster at setting up camp for the night as it becomes more routine.

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Fully Loaded Raleigh Sojourn

Michael here. Sorry for the lack of update. It can be a bit tough trying to schedule a trip immediately following finals week. I know Quinn and I have both been extremely busy with school work, but summer is finally here!

I’m back in Georgia for the summer, and Quinn & I are just tying . . . → Read More: Fully Loaded Raleigh Sojourn

Michael’s Raleigh Sojourn

Michael Altfield wearing a UCF shift in Orlando, FL

Michael again.

Michael’s Raleigh Sojourn 1

The semester is chugging along, and summer just keeps getting closer and closer. As Quinn said in the previous post, I went ahead and purchased my touring bike: a Raleigh Sojourn (although he failed to mention the numerous bike shops I visited and the day-after-day research I . . . → Read More: Michael’s Raleigh Sojourn