Category Archives: Crossing America

Join 65 year old Frank Briscoe as he challenges 6000 miles of bad roads on a bicycle loaded with 65 pounds of gear in his fight against MS. His journal chronicles daily adventures (and mis-adventures) through prairies, mountains, swamps, and a triumphant conclusion achieving a life long dream to ride across America.

Profound Thanks to My Supporters

Posted on November 7, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

If you are reading this, you probably noticed I have tuned-up my website.  It was time.  Now that I have completed my adventure “Crossing America”, I needed to make room for my next adventures.  The changes are easy enough to … Continue reading →

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Sept 25 Crossing America Picture of firemen who befriended me.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by 4theoldguy11
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October 4 Crossing America

Posted on October 6, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

Smithfield, VA – Intersection of Hwy156/106 & 5 a distance of 50 miles.   Distance traveled from Corner to Corner crossing America 6,343 miles, rode my bicycles 5,275 of those miles. I woke up to the aroma of fried sausage … Continue reading →

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October 3 Crossing America

Posted on October 6, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

Edenton, NC – Smithfield, VA a distance of 73 miles. Total miles traveled through today 6,293, on my bike for 5,225 of them. It’s time to finish this ride as again today the temperature was in the low 40s when … Continue reading →

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October 2 Crossing America

Posted on October 6, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

Bath, NC – Edenton, NC a distance of 63 hard miles thanks to the wind. Total distance traveled through today 6,220 miles, on my bike for 5,152 of them. Before going to bed Cindy said she would make breakfast for … Continue reading →

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October 1 Crossing America

Posted on October 6, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

New Bern, NC – Bath, NC a distance of 49 miles. 6,157 miles traveled through today, 5,089 on a bike. Chilly this morning, I had to put on a jacket for the first time since arriving on the East Coast.  … Continue reading →

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September 30 Crossing America

Posted on September 30, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

Jacksonville, NC – New Bern, NC a distance of 39 miles. Miles traveled through today 6,108, on my bike for 5,040 of them. Today was a laid back slow meandering day all around.  I slept so well that when I … Continue reading →

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September 29 Crossing America

Posted on September 29, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

Wilmington, NC – Jacksonville, NC a distance of 61 miles. 6,099 miles traveled through today, 5,001 of them on a bike. Hard to believe I’ve ridden over 5,000 miles and have been n the road for 121 days.  Saved myself … Continue reading →

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September 28 Crossing America

Posted on September 28, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

Conway, SC – Wilmington, NC a distance of 84 miles, rode 77 of them. Today put me over 6,000 miles of travel, 6,038 to be exact.  4,970 of them on a bike. Yesterday I had a tailwind most of the … Continue reading →

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September 27 Crossing America

Posted on September 28, 2011 by 4theoldguy11

Andrews,SC – Conway, SC a distance of 54 miles, all on my bike. 5,954 miles traveled, 4,863 of them on a bike. On the road by eight AM and had a tailwind for most of the day allowing me to … Continue reading →

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