May 14-15. Rest day finally. Yesterday, I would describe as beauty and the beast. Started as a steady climb then magic– the outskirts of Sedona. God had his best paints and brushes saved for here. We stopped just into town for a smoothie- peach and banana but I paid for that pleasure – serious hypoglycemia … More Day 7-8 Cottonwood to Flagstaff, Az

5/13/2016 . I better start adding the dates – the days are really running together. Leaving Prescott we could see a  snow covered Mt in the distance. It was the San Francisco Mt in Flagstaff- over 50 miles away! Clear, in mid- 70’s as we climbed about 1500ft into pines and high desert- tough ascent … More Day 6 Prescott to Cottonwood Az.

Most fun day so far!! Not without a hot (102) and difficult ascent of almost 6500 ft but the descent through Ponderosa Pines and high desert plants on a great road- fantastic! We hit speeds of 36 mph. Finally got into Prescott in the early afternoon with some spare energy. Passed through Yarnell Az. Where … More Day 5 Wickenburg to Prescott

I’m posting early today. I do it in phases. Up at 515am – frankly a bit freaked by the upcoming ride. It’s 116 mi with some long climbs and the heat. We’ll see, I’m headed into a place where I haven’t been before.  It’s 925pm-hardest day on a bike I’ve ever had. 116 miles . … More Day 4 BLythe to Wickenburg

Started out at 730am – cool 66 and tailwinds! We felt like pros moving along  at 25-30 mph but by 12 noon the wind gods were playing! Now they came howling from our front and on our right. With some solid Pace- lines we made it. But the Heat  is draining and unrelenting. We are … More Day 3 Indio to Blythe

Another pedestrian, retirement day- 99 big ones!! Oh my aching– where do I start! Total fun, weather gods were  kind in the desert today, high of 90. Great group of people 21 cycling 4 Brits , 1 Scotsman and 5 strong ladies. Tomorrow look out- we  continue on into the heat to Blythe. Lots of … More Day 2 Riverside to Indio

Great 1st day. I got a terrific send off with lots of love and kisses from my wife, Denise and even a good buddy, Bill Doering, came by from Huntington Beach- to join in the send off. We dipped tires in the Pacific and off we went. It was a cool day, lots of stop … More Day 1- Manhattan Beach to Riverside

Ready or not (I think I am) we leave for LA tomorrow for a day of pre-ride activities such as: bike check-ups by the crew, orientation, safety discussions and get togethers with fellow riders and families.  It seems like we started the planning a long time ago and bang–we’re a go for take off, as they … More May 6, 2016

4 days till we ride! Before I write anything further, I have to wish Happy 1st Birthday to my grandson Ryland. His gang lives in No. Calif. so I won’t be there to join in the upcoming celebration. Every grandfather thinks his grandkids are the greatest–me included. We think he might also be a lefty … More May 4, 2016

6 days to go! This past Saturday’s ride around here felt like a day in Kansas, it was damp and real windy! I uncovered a photo of the original medical report on Lou Gehrig  from the archives of the Baseball Hall of Fame. I thought it might be an interesting and quick way  to gain insight into when … More May 2, 2016