Day 0

I'm heading out tomorrow. We start the ride about 7:30 am after some celebration. It is sinking in that I'll miss my family and friends for nearly two months. My great wife, Callene, will be visiting me in Madison, WI and DC. I'll have those dates to look forward to.

I had a tough time fitting all of my crap in two bags.  I packed once, then threw out about 15 pounds of gear.  I hope I chose well.

I really appreciate all the support everyone has given me. I'll try to keep the blog update with pictures often. Please feel free to send me notes on this site. I'd love to keep in touch on this journey.

Happy pedaling-

Mark