Monthly Archives: January 2011

Friday October 3, 2008: My second attempt to ride semi-self contained (carrying clothes and snacks, extra bike parts) has been foiled by Mother Nature, I think she doesn’t like me or?  I don’t have the strength, stamina and determination to “Get-r-done” … Continue reading →

A brief introduction: A little background info before I bore you completely with my latest tales of the road.  About a year ago I decided for my 65th birthday to set out on an extraordinary adventure, navigate by bicycle from … Continue reading →

         Mt. Charleston located just off highway 95, about 25 miles Northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada was recently written up in Bicycling Magazine as the “Longest and Fastest” downhill in America.  They rated this mountain because it has 17 miles … Continue reading →

Natchez Trace Parkway National Park Journal of Frank E Briscoe April 16-23, 2010 Brief History of the Trace:            Way back when, buffalo migrated along a north south corridor from what eventually would become Nashville, TN in the North … Continue reading →