Category Archives: Bikes and Gear

West of The Mississippi

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This morning I crossed the Mississippi River into Missouri.

Truck traffic has been real heavy at times and shoulders have been
rare. I personally can not wait until gas runs dry and if I had the
chance I would set fire to the oil wells myself.

One Month In

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I've been at it one month now. I went 1569.9 miles. It feels like it's
going quick but at the same time when I think back about places I've
been through they seem like an awfully long time ago.

So far I regret not staying another night in Damascus, not buying this
t-shirt I saw for 50 cents, not taking enough photos, and not taking
that lady's 20 bucks.

From here it's about 20 days to my sister's in Denver and about 25-30
days from there to San Fransisco.

Thanks to everyone checking up on me.

Home of Popeye

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43.8 miles

Did you know Popeye was made up by a guy Elzie Segar? Well he was and
Segar was from Chester, IL. And the people here love it.

I went to the popeye museum. And saw photos of the people from town
Elzie modeled all the popeye guys after. Wacky.

Carbondale, IL

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I only went 29.3 miles today to end in Carbondale where I read "bike
surgeon" puts people up. Well that was a bum out. The new management
told me where the motels where. Overall I give that shop my first
thumbs down. Instead go up the block to Pheonox Bikes. I got a sweet
cup holder for 3 bucks.

So I'm going to enjoy my second night of luxury. Cooking with a microwave
in my room. And harvesting the continental breakfast.

Delaney’s

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If you're ever in Goreville, IL go to Delaney's on Broadway. If you've
biked from real far they give you FREE pie!

As if this didn't make the town nice enough across the street at a
thrift shop a women offered me 20 bucks to buy myself dinner. I'm
proud of myself for not taking it.