Thanks, Scott. When we started talking about not riding to a different place everyday day, your names came up. I said your and Rachel's staying a few days in most places sounded very appealing. I think we will like this more relaxed format. It will also be good for arranging not to need to ride in the rain!

Yay! A new adventure to follow! Congratulations on the milestone anniversary - looking forward to following along.

Wow! Great shirt, great concept, great life. Congratulations, you two!

Jeanna and Kerry,
Another good idea! I'll stay tuned.
Jeff

Yes to taking the green bike. It's been for an oil change and a tune up. I just got back home yesterday. I've told Jacinto our project is to practice taking the wheel off/on. Between the Rohloff and the disc brake (plus worrying if I can get the tire off), it's an intimidating set up for me.

Today I rode Rifle Gap/Harvey Gap. That's one of my favorite local climbing rides. I had a gusting cross wind on the downhill, which was a shame, but I was comfortable with how the bike handled - so that's a relief.

Thanks, Keith. It looks like you're planning quite an adventurous route this year. We will enjoy following along.

We're never short on ideas - some much better than others :)
We'll be in northeast Illinois the first week of July. Maybe we can meet up on purpose this time.

Thanks, Kelly. We thought it was a bit better than the other option "Senior Citizens on Tour". We'll look forward to following your trip as well. Are you taking the green bike?

Jeanna and Kerry,
What a marriage of good ideas ;-)
Can't wait to read more!
Jeff

Congratulations on your accomplishment! That is a great theme for the year. I look forward to following along.

I absolutely love this! So, so cool, just like the people who you are! I will follow along . . . . hope you meet some of the kind people who I met on my Viking Quest Tour! Hugs, my friends!!!