Tour de Fletch
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Thank you for joining me for Tour de Fletch - my backroads bicycle journey from Virginia to Montana. If you are reading this - I assume you are interested in or perhaps amused by my trek. Join me as we discover what the next 30 days has in store for us!
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Big Sky Traveler
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April 19
The first impression that the south always makes upon me - at any time of year - is the humidity. It's like a sauna. Although cooler today... Continue reading » -
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Countdown Continues
It's 42 degrees and raining here in Bozeman as I pack my clothes for my trip. The river behind the house is swollen and dirty. Let's hope... Continue reading » -
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Thoughts from Big Sky
20 days and counting until Tour de Fletch begins. I'm excited and a bit nervous. Mostly excited.....and busy planning and preparing m... Continue reading » -
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Snowing in Bozeman
April 17th: As I dropped my bike off at Bangtail Bike and Ski shop this morning to be boxed for the trip to SC, I chuckled at the ever-fickle Montana... Continue reading » -
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Day 1 - April 21
Greetings from the library at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA. Day 1 under my belt. I feel a lot better now. The la... Continue reading » -
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Day 2 - April 22
My Dad and I awoke at 6:30am in Lexington to the sound of thunder. Not a good sound to a guy planning to spend the day on a bike. At break... Continue reading » -
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A Friend in Christiansburg
Sunshine. What a beautiful thing. My Dad and I awoke this morning at 6:30am to blue sky and sunshine. After breakfast at the Waffle... Continue reading » -
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Day 3 - April 23
After the mid-afternoon break at the Christiansburg library, I headed west toward the town of Radford. It was late afternoon by t... Continue reading » -
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Hills, Hills and more Hills
I awoke around 7:30am. After a breakfast comprised of instant oatmeal and hot tea, I showered and packed my camping gear away. Although, n... Continue reading » -
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Day 5 - April 25
After leaving the Wytheville public library yesterday afternoon, I realized that my legs were feeling much better than before. And, it was only... Continue reading » -
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Day 6 - April 26
Last night the heavens opened up and it poured rain for 2-3 hours. Everything is pretty soaked. However, I did get a lukewarm shower at th... Continue reading » -
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Day 7 - April 27
As I was saying, Damascus is a very cool town. But, the main reason I was hanging around there on Day 6 was because of the rain - and the fact t... Continue reading » -
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Day 8 - April 28
OK, for those that were worrying about the condition of my backside - not to worry. Apparently after about 50 hours in the saddle the open... Continue reading »
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Day 9 - April 29
So I camped last night at the Knott County Historical Society Bed & Breakfast. Calling this place a B&B would be like calling my tent... Continue reading »
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Day 10 - April 30
Greetings from the library at Berea College in Berea, KY. Actually, Day 9 was written from here as well because I'm playing catch... Continue reading »
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Gear & Supply Inventory
Some of you may be wondering what I've brought with me on this trip. If not, skip this journal entry as it will bore you to tears.
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Day 11 - May 1
Ahhhh, rest....glorious rest! I didn't know my legs could feel this good. I've had a very chillin' day here in Berea. The weather ma... Continue reading » -
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Day 12 - May 2
The day started in Berea with heavy rain and thunder at 7:00am. Ahhh, but I was high and dry in the Knight's Inn. I savored the hot shower... Continue reading » -
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Day 13 - May 3
The weather this morning has been perfect. Sunny with blue sky - but not too hot - at least not yet. I had a pleasant 20 mile ride from my... Continue reading » -
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Day 14 - May 4
Lots of miles covered since my last time at a computer. The only thing harder to find than a cool beer in rural Kentucky is a PC hooked to th... Continue reading »
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Day 13 - Part 2 - May 3
First off, the beautiful historic town of Bardstown, KY is where the book about the investment club ladies takes place - The Bardstown Ladies. I... Continue reading » -
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Day 15 - May 5
After saying our goodbyes to Ellen, Richard and I got on the westward road about 9:00am. It was cool and a bit overcast in the morning- perfect... Continue reading » -
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Day 16 - May 6
Richard and I were both up early and ready to roll. We walked downtown to the Dairy Hut. \\\Side Note... Continue reading » -
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Day 17 - May 7
Back at you from the home of the Salukis - Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. OK, so where were we? Oh yeh, Day 17, May 7t... Continue reading »
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Day 18 - Part 2 - May 8
Coming at you from Kansas Weslyan College in Salina, Kansas. First off, I'd like to thank my Uncle Richard and Aunt Ellen for making the effo... Continue reading »
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Day 18 - May 8
After returning to the hotel last night - around 10:00pm - I needed to find some wheels - preferably 4 wheels - for a sprint across the midwest.&nb... Continue reading »
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Day 19 - May 9
Greetings from the bee-yew-tee-ful Colorado State University campus. Go Rams! After a restless nights sleep at the flea bag motel in Salin... Continue reading » -
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Day 20 - May 10
Howdy folks. Coming at you from the Jackson County Libray in Walden, CO - 100 miles west of Fort Collins. Dan Baker was a wonder... Continue reading » -
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Day 21 - May 11
I had 17 miles to go from my campsite to get to Cameron Pass - the top of the mountain range between Fort Collins and Walden. Fort Collins altit... Continue reading » -
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Day 22 - May 12
Coming at you from Rawlins, WY. Here's a quick re-cap of the past day and a half: After leaving Walden, CO about 4:00pm on Day 21 heade... Continue reading »
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Day 23 - May 13
Greetings from Lander, WY. Wow, what a difference one day can make. Let me catch you up on the last 36 hours. Today (Saturday) wa... Continue reading »
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Day 24 - May 14
Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there. Thanks for all you do!!! After breakfast with Elder and Sister Mattson in Sweetwater S... Continue reading » -
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Day 25 - May 15
Hello from the Valley of the Warm Wind, Dubois, WY - at least that's what the sign coming into town says. I bet there ain't no warm wind here... Continue reading »
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Day 26 - May 16
Greetings from Grand Teton National Park. After yesterday's journal entry in Dubois, WY, I got back on the road and got a 17 mile jump on Day 26... Continue reading » -
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Day 26 - May 16 - Part II
Greetings from Bozeman, MT!!! I'll fill you in on the last 2 1/2 days of my trip from my last entry at Moran Junction, WY in Grand Teton Na... Continue reading » -
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Day 27 - May 17
After breakfast at the Flagg Ranch cafeteria, I was on the road by 8:30am heading north into Yellowstone National Park. Again, it was another be... Continue reading » -
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Day 28 - May 18
Danno was a disciplined camp director. We were on a schedule - and he was committed to getting us to Montana Ale Works in Bozeman by 5:00pm... Continue reading » -
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Day 28 - Celebration Pictures
Hey yall. Here are a few photos from the arrival celebration at Montana Ale Works. Duncan took most of the pictures. Also, I've adde... Continue reading » -
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Day 36 - May 26 - Grand Finale
So here it is, my last entry for the Tour de Fletch travel journal. It's been a week since Team Bozeman rolled into town at 5:00pm last Thurs... Continue reading »
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