Atlantic Ocean Group Photo

To see more pictures from the last day and from the rest of the trip, see the Trip Pictures Page.

We Made It To Boston!!

Yesterday I rode the last 18 miles to Boston Massachusetts.
After 50 days of biking and 3,402 miles I dipped my front wheel into the Atlantic Ocean.
Keep an eye out for pictures I will be posting later today, of the last day.

Chet

New Hampshire State Line

Almost There...

It is Thursday and we are in Battleboro, Vermont.
I had a great ride through the Vermont Mountains yesterday.
Today we ride through New Hampshire and onto Massachusetts, and tomorrow will be our final day of riding to the Atlantic Coast.

Chet

Seeing Family in Vermont

While I was in Vermont I had the change to see some of my family that lives in the area.

My wife Beryl was also able to meet me in Vermont. She will be going ahead to Boston Massachusetts to be there as I finish my 50 day journey across America.

Here are some of the photos we took that day.

Welcome to Vermont

Crossed the New York - Vermont border today.

Lindsey and I

My daughter Lindsey joined me a few days ago in Syracuse, NY.
Here are some pictures of both of us over the last few days.

New York

Just made it into New York. I'll be meeting up with Lindsey, my daughter, in two more days.

We're in Pennsylvania

A picture of me and my bike at the Pennsylvania state line.

Niles Ohio

We are in Niles Ohio today, and on to Lake Erie tomorrow.

Everything is going well. Tomorrow will be our last rest stop in Erie, Pennsylvania.

In a few days my daughter Lindsey will join me for the last few days of the trip. She will meet me in Syracuse, NY and ride the final 500 miles to Boston.

Thank you all for reading and commenting on my blog during this trip.
Chet

Welcome to Ohio

Its Hat Day

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Richmond Indiana, Tomorrow Ohio

It's Saturday and we're in Richmond, Indiana.

Crossing the Mississippi River a few days back was real exciting. The ride is great fun, somewhat like a military campaign --- relentless  everyday. We get up, prep for the day, then its fun and games on the bike with the rest of the kids.

The other day we all did helmet decorations and all the kids we passed wanted to go with us. But we said, "No, you have to be at least 50 and have some level of lack of responsibility in your past to qualify."

So on we go east to Boston, this trip is highly recommended. In addition to being physical it is just as much mental. A fabulous experience with an outstanding group of people from all over the world.

Chet

Welcome to Indiana

The Mississippi

         Over the mighty Mississippi river today now we are in Quincy, Illinois. Very windy all day, right on our face makes for a tough ride. But nothing compared to the folks who walked across the country. Great group of 23 riders really working together. Wonderful pace to see USA, and great fun and lots of chocolate shakes. Rolling east.
Chet

Welcome to Missouri

Welcome to Kansas

Update

We are in Panhandle, Oklahoma today.
We were in Texas last night.
And tomorrow we will be in Kansas.

We are rolling eastward to Boston.
It's quite a trip..... To say the least.

Welcome To Oklahoma

Welcome To Texas

Some funny pictures

Thank you to Mike and Diana for sharing these pictures with me.
Chet


To see more pictures that my fellow riders and I have taken during our journey please go to my Trip Pictures blog page

I'm in Grants, NM

Hello all,
I'm in Grants, NM today. By the end of tomorrow I will be in Albuquerque and after that its onto Santa Fe.

Thank you all for the support,
Chet

To see more pictures from my ride go to the Trip Pictures tab.

Ride Updates

We traveled from Indo, California to Blythe, California a few days ago. It was a long tough day, 110 plus degrees, but we all made it across the Mojave desert.

The next day Blythe, CA to  Wickenburg, Arizona. It was better road but still hot thru the Sonora  desert. Wickenberg is an old railroad town. It was quaint, lots of chocolate milk and V8 juice. 

Along the way I had a flat tire, rear. Luckly the head mechanic, Rick, was close by and he helped. B-team of which I'm a member, about 13 of the 23 riders, is working on a pace line while riding to gain efficiency. We're gonna need to perfect this for Kansas, etc. 

Today is my day off, I'm in Sedona, Arizona with friends. Red rocks, wild pig, etc.
All in all I'm doing well. I'm trying to get some paper donations while I'm riding, things are looking great. 

Thanks for all the help,
Chet

In Sedona

Its around 9:00AM here in Sedona, Arizona.
We are taking a break at a cafe named Pink Java, I'm enjoying a refreshing berry smoothie.

After this its onto Flagstaff

Chet

Welcome to Arizona

Some Pictures From the First Day

      

 Group Picture

 

                      Getting Ready to Start the ride                   Pacific Ocean Wheel Dipping

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First Day

The first day went well. Dip the  rear wheel in the Pacific Ocean and on to  Boston.

Now I'm in Riverside, California, there are lots of  homes etc built in the 50 and 60s.

It would be a dessert without the water from Colorado and the central valley - orchards  etc 

You know you are on the right bicycle trip when the bike mechanic, a pharmacist from Texas named Rick who has ridden the tour for  12 years, says "I know  every dairy queen on the route between here and Boston."

You're also on the right tour when your bags are in the room and the AC is on when you arrive.

Also when the 4 British riders say, "we decided to come across the pond  to  see how the kids are doing."

Yesterday HOT and the next 3 days in the dessert HOT.  

We're going thru areas below sea level.

I have 23 new best friends on this ride.

Today we go from Riverside to Indo,California.

Hope all well with everyone, and a belated Happy Mothers Day to all the moms and all their unsung    efforts to make the world  a better place.

Chet        Riverside, California 

Pacific Ocean

Hello all

    Took short warm up ride to the ocean this morning, everythings looking good.  

Other riders showing up from Missouri, Pennsylvania, New York, England etc., we're comparing notes etc.
All looking good,
Chet

Arrived in California

Hello all:

    I made it to Los Angeles Its a sunny 75. Right now I'm meeting new friends and getting ready for the trip. Thanks for all the support.

Chet

For The Wounded Warrior Project

I am doing this ride in support of The Wounded Warrior Project. A foundation that helps and supplies psychological and physical support for our brave veterans.

        With CrossRoads Cycling I will begin my journey across the country on May 12th 2012 in Los Angeles, California by dipping my rear wheel into the Pacific Ocean. I will then bike 3,415 miles to my final destination in Boston, Massachusetts arriving on June 27th 2012 where I will dip my front wheel into the Atlantic Ocean.