VOLUME 1 ISSUE 5 Read, Write, Remember

Fall has arrived and along with it - rain. I had planned a long ride for today, but not wanting to fight the weather, I have called it off. I'll save it for another day.

Cycling home thropugh the first fall colour.

Postponing rides always leaves me sort of down. Sure, there is plenty for me to do... (things I need to do). So I guess I should document this day as I would a cycling trip... just different type of journey.

It's 7:00 am. I've come downstairs, made a cup of coffee, turned the computer on and here I sit. Melanie is sleeping soundly upstairs and all is quiet on a cold and rainy Saturday morning in this little part of little Wales.

Before I know it, I'm reading about other people's adventures on the website "Crazy Guy on a Bike" (CGOAB). I am longing to be on the road. I'm frustrated to be sat inside. I'm envious.

I spent the remainder of the day reading the journal entries I've listed below. And I'm dedicating this issue of my blog to the many folks out there cycling the world, regardless of the weather - making their life an adventure.

Cheers to all the world-traveling cyclists! May your journeys be safe and your adventures rewarding. Thank you for sharing your stories. I'm watching.

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Reading About Riding

CGOAB is a very straight-forward website for people to keep a journal of their cycling adventures... and it's massive. First of all; the number of entries across the world is daunting, and secondly, the length of some of the trips are phenomenal. I'm talking "sell your house and everything you own and travel around the world for years" types of cycling trips. I find it hugely addictive reading and dangerously compelling. I hope you enjoy.

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Life is like a box of chocolates

CGOAB - A family takes a year-long cycle tour and writes about it. I was instantly hooked. Though it ended a few years ago, their journey is fascinating and wonderful.

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Death, Life & the Rural American Gas Station

CycleBlaze - The writing and photography is some of the best. I love their zaniness. It's laugh out loud fun. A must read.

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America By Cycle

On the Web - These kids had some great ideas and a super brand for cycle touring. Unfortunately, I don't know what happened to them. Be sure to watch the videos.

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ABC: Anchorage to Baja California

CGOAB - I have never met these folks, but I was instantly drawn into their lives. I've been reading about their adventures for over a year now (and I love the photography).

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Racpat RTW

CGOAB - Reading about one cycle tour often leads to another. I found this couple through Curtis & Jenny (above) who met them while on the road in Central America. This one is a doozy! They're two and a half years into a trip around the world.

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Thanks for stopping by... seeya down the road. Cheers! ~ cm