USA 2014

Dave's 191 Day, 10,000 Mile, North American Cycling Odyssey Documented by Daily Posts.

Day 49 DeFuniak Springs

Here we see a gaggle of cyclists relaxing at the campsite after an easy 45 mile cycle. Today was Sue's birthday. Here we see her licking the cake cutting knife, which

Day 48: Holt

The best laid plans of mice and men .... As a consequence of the biblical quantities of rain that befell the Florida area 3 days ago (26.5 inches in 48 hours!) today we

Day 47: Pensacola (Naval Air Base)

Today we took the 8am ferry from Dauphine Island to the mainland. Whilst on the ferry I was entertained by a dancing sea gull. DancingGull.mp4 [http://vimeo.com/93696822] from dpalmer001 [http:

Day 46: Dauphine Island

A great day of cycling, and the first without a headache since the crash. So I'm well on the road to recovery. Here is a photograph of a Longhorn (The bigger

Day 45: Vancleave

Back on the road again for an easy 80 miles on a sunny April day. Last night there was some heavy rain, thunder and lightning and the campsite we were supposed to travel

Day 43: New Orleans (Rest Day)

Today Sue drove us all to New Orleans where we shall spend the night. Arrived at midday. So it was sightseeing in the French Quarter in the afternoon, followed by a meal in

Day 42: Poplarville

So it was the first ride following the wee bike crash, probably the worst accident I've had in just over fifty years. Managed 50 odd miles, before retiring to the van

Day 41: Kentwood

This morning I was feeling a bit beat up, but not as much as anticipated. So, a good start to the day! At 7.30am I set of with Perry and Lep (our

Day 40: Major Disaster (Jackson)

The first thing to say is that I have had better days and that I will get better. All injuries appear to be superficial, as can be seen in the following to photographs.

Day 39: Morganza

Last night we were visited by Raccoons, as evidanced by the paw prints on Cathy's pannier. Photograph of the lake at Chicot State Park, taken this morning at the start of

Day 38: Chicot State Park

Today was a short day of cycling. We all dashed to the campsite so that we could be washed and ready to go for a 3pm depart to the Bayou for some etouffee

Day 37: Oberlin

Louisiana is flat, which means that the average speeds have increased. Although it is flat Louisiana does have a mountain: Driskill Mountain at a height of 163 (535)! On arrival at Oberlin Inn

Day 36: Merryville (Louisiana)

So today we left Texas behind and entered Louisiana (Dog Country!) the Creole State. Tonight the Ladies of Merryville Historical Society are cooking for us a traditional Cajun meal, which should be interesting,

Day 35: Silsbee

So today the road kill count was noticeably higher than previously encountered: a dog, a squirrel, 3 large birds, 1 totty (small) bird, a raccoon, an armadillo, various kills that were so splattered

Day 34: Coldsprings (Sunday Houses)

Anyone for a spot of basketball practice? No Parking These creatures are Brahmas, originally from India. It would appear that they are not very tasty but, will eat almost anything and are highly

Day 29: Johnson City

Thunder and lightning delayed the start of ride until 10.30 am. However, the Sun came out soon after leaving and it turned out to be a great ride with good weather (not

Day 27: Garner State Park

Today started warm and humid and then got hotter as the day progressed. Accordingly, I Sweated from the start of the ride through to it's conclusion. Also I thought it was