I pedaled through dark tunnels of green with mountain laurel to my right and the sound of rushing waters to my left for three days. The forest unfolded and the sun streamed on my bike…
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10 life lessons from my solo bicycle tour
Last week I set out on my first solo bike tour. It was a time of apprehension and anticipation. I was uncertain what I would find out about myself and solo touring. It was a…
3-2-1 cycling for a cause
Retirement gives me more opportunities to cycle. Cycling for a cause is an important part of my cycling adventures. I cycled the Bike MS 150 for many years prior to my retirement. I looked to…
Return visit to the Laurel Highlands
Recently I spent a long weekend cycling the Laurel Highlands. I travelled with members of my bicycle club to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). The GAP is a premier rail trail that links Pittsburgh with…
Quest for self confidence where x never marks the spot
Here I sit somewhere between middle and senior age. For the past three years I have worked hard to change my life and become that “new“ Tom. I’ve been on a pretty amazing journey of…
a little of the great alleghany passage
Our weekend getaway came to an end today. It was a spectacular ending. The wind died, sun shone brightly and the temperature rebounded to the 60s. Our destination for the day was Cumberland, Maryland and…