by nickpannaman | Jul 2, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
42 miles ridden – 1289 feet climbed After yesterday’s exertions everyone looked genuinely pleased to be eating breakfast at 6:30 rather than 5:30 and we didn’t leave until nearly 9am. It was much cooler for most of the day – well around 30C...
by nickpannaman | Jul 1, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
100 miles ridden – 2713 feet climbed. Today was the hardest bike ride I have ever done. I experienced despondency and (mild) elation in equal proportions and surprised myself which was nice. However bliss it was NOT. It all started so well. Luggage load at 5:20,...
by nickpannaman | Jun 30, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
54 miles ridden – 1414 feet climbed – and it was hot! I think we all went into breakfast this morning with a certain amount of trepidation about how today would feel after a day off but it was a beautiful day and we started in a moderate temperature of...
by nickpannaman | Jun 29, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
Finally I slept decently – about 6 hours. More importantly it was good, calm sleep. Breakfast was a bit disconcerting however as firstly it was at 8am and secondly no one was wearing Lycra but the food was really good. After that many of us congregated in the...
by nickpannaman | Jun 28, 2016 | blog, USA | Across North America
64 miles ridden – 1604 feet climbed. Yesterday a time zone change, today a state line – welcome to Idaho. Not sure if it’s relevant but for a state line that was a really cheap sign – it was made of plywood nailed to an old fence post. Before...
