Ketchikan’t
Given the effect of weather and summer roadwork on travel progress, I’ve found it best to not schedule non-refundable items too far in advance. Ferry bookings fall in to that … Continue Reading Ketchikan’t
Canadian Rockies
An overcast, windy, mid-50F morning convinced me to add layers to handle this abrupt change from the Dawson Creek BC that I knew yesterday. Factor out another 10 degrees for … Continue Reading Canadian Rockies
Mile Zero
Today was all about the town of Dawson Creek BC, that about 11,000 people call home. Founded in 1919 but not incorporated until 1958, much happened in between. The Northern … Continue Reading Mile Zero
Meet Amelia
While this section of British Columbia does possess stunning landscapes, rich farmland, and abundant reserves of oil and gas, its finest offering is indeed, its people. Countless “hellos and how … Continue Reading Meet Amelia
Meet Angelo
This handsome young man provided the main thrust behind this journey. Born in agrarian Conflenti Italy in 1892, Angelo applied for permission to immigrate to the USA on February 21, … Continue Reading Meet Angelo
Metric colors
The Canadian fuel nozzle palette: green for gas, yellow for diesel and then sometimes also red for gas. I didn’t know that there were also metric colors. One station actually … Continue Reading Metric colors
Uncertainty for breakfast
Throw tomorrow into the wind and see how it lands … if it lands. Thus, with that parting thought, yesterday ended. Up well before the alarm today, everything got packed, … Continue Reading Uncertainty for breakfast
Let’s rodeo
I knew that I should have washed it in Woolite. This trusty scooter has been at my disposal, since Thursday evening, as a courtesy vehicle while my bike is in … Continue Reading Let’s rodeo
Canola
Rusting and idle sit half of the horsehead pumps in the oil and gas fields in the northernmost 50 miles of Montana, along Interstate 15. The other half seem to … Continue Reading Canola
Mr. “Du-bwah”
The section of Idaho running from Pocatello to the Montana border, along the I15 corridor, is laden with model-like farms. The gracefully contoured fields, farmhouses, barns and other out-buildings add … Continue Reading Mr. “Du-bwah”
No Room at the Inn
Profiting from an early start this morning, I had 100 miles down by 8:30 am. Climbing out of St. George UT, a brisk 59F met me as I crested the … Continue Reading No Room at the Inn
Pancake Snakes
One of the best ways for me to end the anxiety is to push the “GO” button. This brings an immediate halt to the months of preparation and the “what … Continue Reading Pancake Snakes
Prologue
5,159 miles and 29 days can deliver you to a lot of destinations. That “where-to-now” question seems to pop up a lot, usually between the hours of 2:00 am and … Continue Reading Prologue
Cambria Run – May & June 2015
My Miranda and Fontaine brethren (& sistren?) gathered for a run to Cambria CA. Short on miles but long on scenery! A great couple of days with some great people
Days 16 & 17 – Lady bug, lady bug, fly away home.
When Ben rang my room, I failed to see why there was a slight note of panic in his voice. All was packed the night before, my phone alarm was … Continue Reading Days 16 & 17 – Lady bug, lady bug, fly away home.
Day 15 – Bonding on BMWs
Inevitably day 15 arrived, representing the final riding day. To me, this always feels much like getting down to the last scoop in the ice cream cone. Hoping for a … Continue Reading Day 15 – Bonding on BMWs
Rich on Two Wheels 