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A Lesson in Preparation

A Lesson in Preparation

March 16, 2018
by Steve
Van Life

Near Miss: an unplanned event that has the potential to cause, but does not actually result in human injury You’ll hear them talked about by…

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In the Blink of an Eye

In the Blink of an Eye

July 18, 2017
by Steve
Van Life

Sometimes I have nightmares. They aren’t often the truly scary type like some I remember from childhood, but rather a more mature adult version. Most…

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Days 23 – 25, Homeward Bound

Days 23 – 25, Homeward Bound

August 1, 2014
by Steve
Lake Superior/Michigan Tour

Well, my plans have changed again – it’s nice to be flexible at least. I was looking at my relatively full calendar for the next…

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Days 20 - 22, From Pure Michigan to Real Michigan

Days 20 – 22, From Pure Michigan to Real Michigan

July 29, 2014
by Steve
Lake Superior/Michigan Tour

Well the past few days have been much more enjoyable, but also somewhat uneventful. Saturday morning I packed up camp and rode into Ludington. I’d…

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Days 18 – 19, The Reality of Long Distance Touring

Days 18 – 19, The Reality of Long Distance Touring

July 26, 2014
by Steve
Lake Superior/Michigan Tour

I’ve talked a lot about what I’ve seen and done, and the good parts of the trip, but there’s a very large part of what…

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Days 16 - 17, Lake Michigan

Days 16 – 17, Lake Michigan

July 25, 2014
by Steve
Lake Superior/Michigan Tour

I’ve seen more people on bicycles in the last two days than the entire rest of the trip. Apparently the northwestern Lower Peninsula is where…

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Days 14 - 15, Canada?

Days 14 – 15, Canada?

July 23, 2014
by Steve
Lake Superior/Michigan Tour

I should have just lied. I was sitting in the processing area at the Canadian border while an agent was in the back room with…

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Days 12 - 14, Visitors - Welcomed and Not

Days 12 – 14, Visitors – Welcomed and Not

July 21, 2014
by Steve
Lake Superior/Michigan Tour

Well, I wanted to set my schedule so that I wouldn’t feel rushed, but that’s exactly what happened on Friday. I was on the road…

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Days 10 - 11, Clear Skies and Rest

Days 10 – 11, Clear Skies and Rest

July 18, 2014
by Steve
Lake Superior/Michigan Tour

It’s 7 PM and I’m ready for bed. A dinner of rice and beans has been made and enjoyed, the dishes are done, the food…

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Days 7-9, Hills, Wind, and Cold

Days 7-9, Hills, Wind, and Cold

July 15, 2014
by Steve
Lake Superior/Michigan Tour

The past few days haven’t been the most enjoyable. Sunday started off well, with a nice breakfast at the Tap Roots coffee shop in Ashland…

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