Today was my last real training ride, 103 miles with 4400′ of climbing at an average speed of 15.5 mph. Chad and I did the same loop last week. My goal was to have at least 1000 miles from the first of the year until now and I’ve actually logged 1500. The bike’s been overhauled…

For a long time now I have wanted to ride my bike across the country, and now I’m going to do it. Even better, I’m going to do it along with my son Chad. On May 7 we will dip our wheels in the Pacific Ocean at Manhattan Beach, California and ride east. 48 days…