Cat 3 Storm A'comin
URGENT UPDATE: I'm going to have to suspend all activities with the exception of riding for a while... the outer bands of any kind of storm is a severe threat to me and there is a potential Category 3 hurricane headed Florida's way. Currently riding down to Panama City Beach to catch the Walmart the...
Peaceful Rural Lifestyle - Blountstown
Blountstown, FL. Nice stop. Here's some information about it from their website: "Located in the Florida panhandle, the City of Blountstown offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle while enjoying the convenience of close proximity to services from neighboring larger municipalities. Blountstown is only a f...
The Best-Equipped Prissiest Hobo
Here's another true story for you kind folks out there following along with my Journey. A Leon County deputy pulled me over to "check me out" today. As I was getting my wallet out he says to me, "You are the best-equipped prissiest hobo I ever encountered and I've been a Deputy Sheriff out here for...
Shady Grove Cowboy Elders
Thanks to the generous hearts of two of my kind friends, I now have a new bicycle under me and some hot fried chicken in my belly. My retired bicycle all but fell apart to get me here, so it was high time I had a new one. The fried chicken was a pleasant surprise though - just about knocked my hat o...
Teeth, Stars and Ringsnakes oh my!
Well I got my first flat tire after all these miles this morning at 6 a.m. I've only had one day off from rain for the entire trip so far, though I'm still feeling confident and enjoying the journey. I recently spent all day in Micanopy, which is an incredibly beautiful historic town in the middle o...
Spring-fed Lakes and Skunk Apes
Someday I'll tell you all about the time I saw the Skunk Ape in a forest in Ocala. You know, the elusive Skunk Ape, Florida’s “Big Foot” that is said to roam the Everglades and beyond. They are real! But today I'll tell you that I haven't seen one on this journey so far. I've been enjoying true sout...
Through the Forest
I'm on a four-day ride through a forested area that has very little internet access, so I might be dark for a while but I'll update when I can. I was quite surprised to find internet access at my water stop in Barberville, FL though. I don't have long as I am going to try and make Altoona, FL by daw...
Grateful for the Sun
Riding through storms and constant rain has been difficult, but it certainly makes me grateful for the sun. Today is the first clear and beautiful day I've experienced in this journey so far, and I am making the most of it. Thanks to all of your continued support!
Vicious storms
I rode into Titusville this morning. The storms have been vicious and are making it hard to estimate the arrival times of my next stops. I slept in the woods last night and when I woke up - BOOM - it was stormy with high winds and rain. I should make Edgewater by nightfall tonight, but due to the st...
The beginning is going well
The supercell storm put me back a bit but the beginning of this journey is going well. I expect to be in St. Augustine, Florida, by the weekend. I will then make my way back down and over to Ocala, Florida, if I find a venue to host me. Still working on finding one. If anyone has a line on a venue,...
Official Launch!
The official launch of "Journey for a Cause" occurred last night, July 29th, at 11:30 pm. The winds are from the East and insignificant. I packed and repacked my rig and am ready for life on the road. Sleep well Sebastian, Florida... I love you. We're going to make some dollars and change some lives...