Thirty-eight years ago as we began our married life, we cycled out of Strafford, Vermont and began a year-long bicycling adventure traveling around the world. (The photo is from Nepal.) Then came another wonderful adventure -- children and careers. With children on their own and our careers behind us, we entered the next chapter, again with a bicycle adventure. That one was more modest, train trips across the country and five weeks on bikes from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR; but it greeted us with we good riding, great sights, and interesting people.

After two bicycle trips on the west coast, we tried something different. With an old dog along for the ride and a camper in the bed of the pickup, we set off for the desert southwest exploring national parks, enjoying daily cycling, and even playing a little golf.

In Spring, 2017, we decided on an international adventure. We landed in Lisbon, Portugal and rode a loop through Portugal and Spain and back to Lisbon. Once again, seeing the sights, meeting people, and pedaling 1600 miles were wonderful!

In March 2018 we left Maine after a big snow storm and headed to North Carolina for some warmth - we didn't find it. We went further south to SC - still didn't find it! But we did discover new places to cycle and explore!

It is now August 2023, kids are married with families of their own (five wonderful grandchildren) and we are off on another adventure! Our first stop will be Lily Bay State Park on August 13, then head north and west, across Canada and into Alaska driving and camping with bikes and a canoe. Here is the family, though missing Miles' wife, Baily.

Sunday, March 3, 2013

On the road

We are sold on train travel. The trip was fantastic. Seeing Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and southeastern California from the comfort of the observation car as the miles rolled by was a wonderful reminder of the geographic variety of the US. Friends in Santa Monica extended a gracious welcome to the west coast. And then we were on the road. The first day on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) was dominated by 27 miles of Malibu beaches-- beautiful views, surfers bobbing in the waves, amazing homes, and acre upon acre upon acre of ripening strawberries.
Here are photos from our sleeper, the observation car, our welcoming sign made by Carter and Beckett, our first hosts in CA - Beckett, Michelle, Damon, and Carter, ready to ride, and a view from the road.












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  1. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Have a wonderful trip! Give Letson a huge hug from both of us.
    You guys are amazing. We will toast to your trip thursday night with the Helstedts'.
    Have a save and wonderous journey. Love the photos.
    Susan and Mark!

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  2. JeanMarch 8, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Happy journeys together in the next phase. My partner and I are cycling partners in love also...for last 22 years.

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