Once again, it was splendid to see my wife Beth. I am so lucky to have met her in 9th grade gym class. I wouldn’t be out here riding my bike across the country without her. She suggested that I should do it now and she is home working and taking care of everything on the home front. She is the best and I am grateful to have her as my life partner.

An added benefit is I get to have her marvelous family as my family too. Her sister, Amy and her husband Bob were so kind to host my time off the bike in Indiana. Thanks Amy and Bob!



The week off the bike with family let me recuperate and be ready to get back on the road for the last leg of my tour. My wife was the one who suggested that she come out twice for a week and I take a break from riding. Thanks Beth for being so thoughtful, giving and wise.


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