TONY: This is a story about an adventure. I have been dreaming of riding my bike south along the Pacific coast from Vancouver, British Columbia to the Mexican boarder since I learned of this popular bicycle tour in 2005. The first thought to pop into my head when I got the recent news of my impending lay off was "Awesome! Now I will have the time to do that ride"
I estimate that the ride will take approximately 30 days, riding with all the gear necessary to camp and cook my meals along the way. I was planning to do the ride solo until just a couple weeks ago. Then my brother Sam got laid off as well and decided to join me. I was happy to have company and thrilled it was one of my brothers.
We are in Vancouver at the moment as we post our first blog. In almost every one of the long bike rides I have done in the past, I have experienced challenges beyond just covering the
distance and this ride has been no exception. We have not even begun the ride and already we have had two curve balls. The first came in having difficulty removing the pedals from one of the bikes when we were packing them at the Amtrak station. We were forced to pack the bike with them on and am hoping the bike is not damaged in transit. The other curve ball was a delay in the gear arriving as scheduled and having to spend an additional night in Vancouver. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the bikes and gear arrive as promised and all in good shape.
I estimate that the ride will take approximately 30 days, riding with all the gear necessary to camp and cook my meals along the way. I was planning to do the ride solo until just a couple weeks ago. Then my brother Sam got laid off as well and decided to join me. I was happy to have company and thrilled it was one of my brothers.
We are in Vancouver at the moment as we post our first blog. In almost every one of the long bike rides I have done in the past, I have experienced challenges beyond just covering the
distance and this ride has been no exception. We have not even begun the ride and already we have had two curve balls. The first came in having difficulty removing the pedals from one of the bikes when we were packing them at the Amtrak station. We were forced to pack the bike with them on and am hoping the bike is not damaged in transit. The other curve ball was a delay in the gear arriving as scheduled and having to spend an additional night in Vancouver. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the bikes and gear arrive as promised and all in good shape.We will post trip reports and pictures of our journey along the way whenever possible.
SAM: I'm not sure what to expect, but i'm very excited to get rolling! It seems as though we've done a lot of sitting and now it's GO time.
SAM: I'm not sure what to expect, but i'm very excited to get rolling! It seems as though we've done a lot of sitting and now it's GO time.
6 comments:
Best of luck to both of your perineums!
Did your bikes arrive undamaged? Hope so. Looking forward to your reports from the road. Let me know if you need any help.
Sam, you're crazy!!! But I envy & admire this challenge you and Tony are taking on. Good Luck & Be Safe!
Go Tony & Sam! I am excited to read about your adventures down the west coast! (PS Transformers, that's me Coya.)
Good Morning Brothers,
Sounds like you are having a blast!
I was disappointed to hear that you haven't found fresh oysters. That should be your number 1 goal. Then some good wings.
Brother Sam, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. This will be one you'll surely remember.
Stay gold bros. Brother John
P.S. Jim and Katanah came down for the weekend, we are having a great time.
Hey Tony,
Just started reading your blog after your phone call and email. I can't believe what you have accomplished so far!
Will try to catch up on all the blog. It will take me days.
Good Luck from Alabama
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