One thing great about traveling with Woman tours is meeting the wonderful guides.

My Bermuda Guides were exceptional.

My bike is at the bike shop in San Diego and the shop is assembling it.  As I pack and repack, I am not sure what I may be forgetting.  Trying to get my bags weighing 30lbs is a trick. It is difficult to bring only one book so... I will probably sneak in two. Think light! All my papers are printed out and ready for use.

I am never bored riding my bicycle.

Leaving Minneapolis glad to have  -14 degrees  behind us, heading to ND for a quick check on the farm. I cannot get my mind off cycling, it is just around the corner.  CAN'T WAIT! NO WORK OUT IN DAYS.

Each day I dream about my escape. Riding down the open road. Pumped up in the elements. With thoughts of it all becoming reality.

As I contemplate my trip, I think back to my winter training. The views across America keep me ever stimulated to its' next encountered scene.

Counting down, my trip of a life time.  Over 3000 miles of road will I make it?  Fear.... go away.  Bike early, and rest in the afternoon.  Hmmm!