About me
I have always had a love of cycling, hiking, and travel. Now that I have an empty nest, I can pursue all three. My focus is the backroads and trails of Europe. Learn more about me here
“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” – Alan Keightley
- 15 Reasons 100% Merino Wool Should be in Your Saddlebags and Backpack
On my Italy/Croatia trip, I lived in wool tee-shirts, 1/4-zip long sleeves, and sleeveless tops. For a long-distance hike or bike trip, I… Read more: 15 Reasons 100% Merino Wool Should be in Your Saddlebags and Backpack - Week 3 – Italy/Croatia Bike tour
Matera to Montesilvano April 10 – April 16, 2022 After spending a night in San Severo, I had just turned onto the Strada… Read more: Week 3 – Italy/Croatia Bike tour - Gallipoli, Italy
With planning, you may feel like you stepped back into an old 1950s fishing village. The ancient city of Gallipoli is a small… Read more: Gallipoli, Italy - Week 2 – Italy/Croatia Bike Tour
Lecce to Matera April 3 – April 9, 2022 One would think that the toughest part of a long-distance cycling trip would be… Read more: Week 2 – Italy/Croatia Bike Tour - Week 1 – Italy/Croatia Bike Tour
Giovinazzo to Lecce March 27, 2022 – April 2, 2022 “Take the next right,” the Komoot lady from my GPS app tells me.… Read more: Week 1 – Italy/Croatia Bike Tour