Chad & Dad Bike the USA – Countiss 2023 USA Tour

Countiss 2023 USA Tour

Chad & Dad Bike the USA

Vicariously join us as we bicycle from Los Angeles to Boston

June

“This Was Amazing”

3488 miles. 120,000 feet of ascent. 229 hours of riding.…

June 25, 2023September 16, 2025

Day 49: We Did It!

We came to this point gradually, then suddenly. After 7…

June 24, 2023October 4, 2025

June

Day 48: The Penultimate Ride

Today was 91 miles and two new states. The careful…

June 22, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 47: The Green Mountain State

Vermont, state #13 of 15, is beautiful this time of…

June 21, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 46: Sixth Century

We rode 102 miles along the Mohawk River today, past…

June 20, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 45: Strange Things Are Afoot at the Circle K

Another day of perfect weather for a short 58 mile…

June 19, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 44: A Perfect Fathers’ Day

Today was a great ride through beautiful countryside in perfect…

June 18, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 43: Here Comes the Sun

Beautiful spring weather returned today as we rode 80 miles…

June 17, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 42: The Lake Effect

The last week of the trip is usually an easy…

June 16, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 41: “Anything Worth Doing is Worth Overdoing”

Today was a rest day, so following Mick Jagger’s advice…

June 15, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 40: Goodbye to the Mississippi Valley

On Day 18 we crossed the Canadian River east of…

June 14, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 39: Ohio is Very Green

When Stacy first saw Ohio she described it as “painfully…

June 13, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 38: Misty Mountain Hop

The weather today was forecast to be overcast with no…

June 12, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 37: Ohio and family visits

Our day started at 4:19 this morning when the fire…

June 11, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 35: Indy

Indianapolis was the highlight of today’s 75 mile ride from…

June 9, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 34: State #9, Time Zone #4

Today started with Crazy Helmet Day, when many of us…

June 8, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 33: Resting and eating

Today was our fourth of five rest days. Last night…

June 7, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 32: Family Reunions

Today was a lovely if visually monotonous day riding 91…

June 6, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 31: A Long Ride

Today was a 107 mile ride through some very flat…

June 5, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 30: The Big Muddy

Today , in order, we passed the 2000 mile mark,…

June 4, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 29: Ups and Downs

Today we went up and down about 140 hills on…

June 3, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 28: A Big Welcome

Every March 15 the buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio; every…

June 2, 2023September 16, 2025

June

Day 27: Missouri and a Sigh of Relief, Unrelated

The second radio station in Topeka, WREN, installed this bird…

June 1, 2023September 16, 2025

May

Day 26: Pie

Today was a beautiful short 67 mile day through rolling…

May 31, 2023September 16, 2025

May

Day 25: A Uniquely Interesting Day in Emporia

Today was an odd day. On an off day there’s…

May 30, 2023September 16, 2025

May

Day 24: Kansas Hills, such as they are

Today was an 81 mile ride to Emporia, Kansas, the…

May 29, 2023September 16, 2025

May

Day 23: Middle America

Today was a shorter day, 64 miles due east across…

May 28, 2023September 16, 2025

May

Day 22: The Middle of the Country

Kansas was quiet today. We had an 87 mile ride…

May 27, 2023September 16, 2025

May

Day 21: Red Sky in the Morning

Today was an 84 mile ride from Liberal to Dodge…

May 26, 2023September 16, 2025

May

Day 20: Kansas

Welcome to Kansas. Today was a short 42 mile ride…

May 25, 2023September 16, 2025

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16 responses to “Chad & Dad Bike the USA”

Russell Jones

May 7, 2023 at 1:16 pm

Have a great trip. So cool you and Chad Can do this.

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1. spcountiss
  
  May 7, 2023 at 8:08 pm
  
  Thanks, Russell. We’re off to a good start
  
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Patti

May 9, 2023 at 2:50 pm

That’s fantastic you are doing the Ride and Together. Enjoy the sights and sounds along the way and the Beauty of our Country. I will keep tabs on your adventure.

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Christi

May 10, 2023 at 8:37 am

I love this blog! I look forward to reading your post every day. The pictures are awesome!

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1. spcountiss
  
  May 10, 2023 at 9:17 pm
  
  Thanks
  
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Diane GPC lab

May 17, 2023 at 3:03 pm

Keep up the good work!! Enjoy reading your daily entries. Making memories!

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1. spcountiss
  
  May 17, 2023 at 7:19 pm
  
  Glad you’re following along
  
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Janeen

May 26, 2023 at 8:03 am

This is awesome! I am so happy you are able to do this! Enjoy the sites on your adventure-I’m looking forward to your posts

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1. spcountiss
  
  May 26, 2023 at 5:44 pm
  
  Thanks, I’m glad you’re along
  
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Jeffrey L Gunn

May 27, 2023 at 1:37 pm

I’m seriously impressed with your Butch and Sundance Cycle America team. Liberal to Dodge City. Heat and humidity. Good luck and have fun !!!

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1. spcountiss
  
  May 27, 2023 at 6:52 pm
  
  Thank you. Glad you’re along with us.
  
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Ernie MacKenzie

July 6, 2023 at 8:05 am

Great ride enjoyed watching.When is the next ride?

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Ernie MacKenzie

July 6, 2023 at 8:09 am

Great ride enjoyed watching your trip. When is the next ride?

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1. spcountiss
  
  July 6, 2023 at 3:11 pm
  
  No plans, certainly not for a trip of this length
  
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Jeff Filter

April 16, 2024 at 8:00 am

curious, what kind of mileage did you do the couple months leading up to the start of the tour? Thanks, and I really enjoyed reading thru your journey.

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1. spcountiss
  
  April 16, 2024 at 9:03 am
  
  I did about 1500 miles from January to May last year., with several centuries. One person on the trip , Peter, had done at least 4000. Another had been exclusively on a trainer and said she hadn’t been on an actual bicycle since November. It seems the biggest problem for people was being unprepared for hills. I live in Oregon, so climbing is part of riding, but for riders from the Midwest or the East it’s not. The climbs in Arizona and New Mexico are not that steep (typically 6%) but they go on for miles. Enjoy your ride.
  
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