As bad as yesterday was, today was great. Bright skies, wind still in my face but just 8-12mph which is not so bad, good roads, a bean and cheese burrito in Akron, and an excellent stopping point. I'm sitting in the Crest Motel in beautiful Sterling, Co. If you are ever in Sterling, be sure to to stop at the Crest. Denny, the owner, is a good carpenter and an even better host. He and his partner are remodeling this motel which was built in the 50's, and doing a great job. I feel like I'm staying at the Four Seasons, and the room is only 50 bucks. Is this a great country or what? One other thing about Sterling. There's a Mexican restaurant, Delgado's, that has been located in the basement of an old church for the past 38 years. The thing is, for those 38 years there has been no sign, no advertisement, no way of knowing that Delgado's even exists, unless you are a local or you know someone. I know Denny, and you know me. So if you're ever in Sterling Co., after checking into the Crest, stop by Delgado's for dinner. The enchiladas are to die for.
I am in great spirits tonight as tomorrow I cross into Nebraska and go over 900 miles. Sadly, the 900 mile mark also means that the tour is half over. What am I going to do with myself when I don't have to wake up at dawn and pedal 60+ miles? Will my life ever be the same? When I used to have a real job, working as a semiconductor process engineer, the first day after returning from a vacation, I would start planning the next vacation. Maybe I should start planning the next tour. I'm curious how many of you would ever consider doing a long distance bicycle tour. Let me know.
Oh, for all of you riding the MS 150 from Houston to Austin this weekend, GOOD LUCK!!!
excellent video! dont forget that you have two elementary school classes following your tour and they are going to ask their mothers "why can i go this fast on my bike? i saw mr randy doing it!!!!!!!!!"
ReplyDeletebe careful and try not to go over 40!!!!!!!!
i really enjoyed this video and the story of the crest motel.
ReplyDeletehappy sailing today
Thanks Betty!!!
DeleteGoing 40 on your bicycle is safer than texting while driving and probably safer than talking on your phone while driving. Kids, tell your parents to get off the phone while driving so they aren't distracted and run over the bicyclist on the edge of the road.
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Can I get an Amen?
Deleteamen!
Deletebryan i think that is you talking about the texting, talking on the cell, combing your hair, etc while driving. you are ABSOLUTELY right!
ReplyDeletealso, a lot of people are following the blog and many had told me how much they enjoy it. please feel free to write comments. i am sure randy enjoys the comments as much as we enjoy the blog. HAPPY TRAILS!
I do very much look forward to reading everyone's comments after a hard day on the road. To date I've had about 2500 hits on the blog which is about 2450 more than I thought I'd get. Nice to know someone besides myself is interested.
DeleteYeah, you should know that there are def a lot more peeps reading. I have lots of friendss keeping up with your adventure on my end, and though they are too shy to post, they are amazed and inspired by it all.
DeleteI am eager to take my new bike out for a spin, but a long distance bike tour is not yet a consideration. My current goals to work towards are: 1) Cycle the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, which is 32-miles around the island 2) Cycle in the annual Five Boro Bike Tour, which is a 40-mile traffic-free ride through NY's five boroughs. Small potatoes compared to your life:)
ReplyDeleteI haven't forgotten about the battery Mel. Maybe you can take one back with you when you visit in May. I like both of your current goals. You have to learn to crawl before you can run.
DeleteGreat video, Randy. Thanks for that thrill! Considering I've never biked over 50 miles in a day, I have to say no. But backpacking? Oh YEAH!
DeleteSUNRISE!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDOWNHILL VICTORY!!!
best. trip. ever.
Well Randy, all I can say is that I ride my Wal-Mart bike from the drive-way to the end of the country road I live on and then right back to the drive way.
ReplyDeleteHuffing & Puffing all the way!
That is about all I can do right now, however it was you that inspired me to even ride a bike again at my age.
I too have friends that are following your blog and have emailed me to say that at the end of a long day, they look forward to getting on their computers and living vicariously through you.
Be safe brother.
MSB