Eighty seven miles. Half through the Apache Indian reservation, half agricultural and old Western style towns. Total elevating 1900 feet, most of it to get out of Dodge, er, Globe. And yes, we did some of it on the available sidewalk.
We regretfully released Bill to his brother and he is on his way back to Cincinnati for orthopedic care and general healing. The person who got away with this crime not only hurt Bill but robbed us of his companionship and unique humor.
We semi-reunited with the Clydesdales who share our concerns about cycling US 60. After our detour to Lordsburg, we'll probably see them again on the road eastward.
Now we're in Safford, enjoying the wonderful hospitality of another Warmshowers host. And another home cooked meal is promised. Life is good.
About Us
- Karen, David & Bill
- Based in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, we three are longtime single cycle riders. After early retirement, Karen and David bought a jumbo-sized Cannondale tandem. It's white (very), trimmed in red. We call it the Pillsbury Doughboy. We were joined by Bill, an old friend, on his 14-year old single Cannondale and made the call that started this adventure. He's supposedly retired but continues to find real work when he chooses.We planned to pedal self-supported across the U.S. in Spring 2011 from San Diego CA to St. Augustine FL. In beginning this adventure we agreed philosophically with Jean-Jacques Rousseau: "The person who has lived the most is not the one with the most years but the one with the richest experiences."
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