This past weekend I finalized the route for my big bike adventure this spring. About April 20th I'll be flying down to Marco Island (bringing my bike along) and cycling back to Gaylord . Andrea's graduation is May 25th, so that is the deadline for my return.
The route is about 2,200 miles, most of it following established cycling routes. One really cool section, called the "Underground Railroad Trail," follows many historic sites from Memphis, AL to Cincinnati, OH.
I am posting a map with my route in yellow and orange. The yellow lines are established cycling routes. (There are a couple of extra yellow lines left over from my planning process; cycling routes that I was considering.) The orange lines are how I'm filling in the gaps. Click on the map to see it in detail.
I have been training on "rollers" for about two hours, 4 to 5 days a week. It's been kind of fun - I've been watching movies while I ride. This past weekend I watched Cool Hand Luke, The Bridge Over the River Kwai, and Taxi Driver. I figure I am riding the equivalent of 15 miles per hour, and I feel prepared for the trip.
I will keep you "tuned in" via this blog during my trip and look forward to your postings.
27 comments:
YOU GO SPAZMAN!
Hope you've got a comfortable seat.
Spazman....best of luck. Are you sure you know what you are doing ? :)
CHAZMO you are my HERO!!!
i would come with you but i won't fit in one of those baby carriers that you hook to the back of bikes... (i tried)
GOOD LUCK YOU CRAZY MUTHA!!!
you are an inspiration to all of us
Charlie-Mon....you rock..what type of personal protection device are you traveling with...paranoid Lady Di
I may bring some mace and a pocket knife, just in case I am attacked by raccoons.
Hey - we are here in FL now and check the "bike touring" state rules. Holy Cow !! Al & Sandy
ferris
Charlie-Mon,,,you still rock...thank you for puttin me at ease about the personal protection device....i feel much better and possibly i may be able to sleep better knowin you are safe...much eco-challenge love to you and yours as always...
Lady Di
Go spaz. You are like Forrest Gump.
Great idea Charlie..your friends at M&A and behind you 100%...we'll be watching/tracking your progress!
good luck mr.bono. see you tomarrow in american studies II.
CHARLIE !! you rule. I love your energy, have a great trip and good luck. I"ll be following your blogs along the way. Be thinking about hiking the appalachian trail with me soon. Jeff Kalember
I hear the Appalachian Trail is all down hill.....
App. Trail is all downhill if you hike north to south. We'll start at the south end and hike north - all UP hill!!
APP. TRAIL! I'm in!
Adam - I hear you ran a marathon ? Sweet ! 73 days and i'm doing one too ! JKal.
Way to go, Jeff! Where are you running? If it's Grand Isle I hope your weather is better than the last time!
Yeah, first one! Ran it with my dad. I got a 3hr49min! I hope your run goes well.
Bayshore marathon in May, Grand Island #3 in July !
Charlie-Mon
Mary & I know you can do it, just remember we have been on cruises with you and we know what you can do. Best of Luch and ride safe Charlie our prayers are with you......Jerry & M Mary Brown
Uncle Charlie you're crazy...but that's why we love you. CyndyLew and I are will be following your blogs. We need to plan on meeting in TC this June or July. Sandy B will be there for a horse show with Vinnie and CL and I (and John)already talked about meeting her up there. You're a great guy Charlie and an inspiration to us all!
BC
Hey Charlie,
Rich and I met you along the Suncoast trail. I'll be following the rest of your trip. Stay safe. Your smile is the best protection device you could have! Enjoy your ride! Sandy W. in New Port Richey, FL
Hey Charlie !! Heard you on the radio here in Gaylord this morning. Hope its warm, no wind ( or a tail wind ) and no rain for you all the way to Gaylord. Take care and avoid dogs. Jkalember
I just hope you make it back in time for the BFFL draft.
Great work.
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