2024 Bikepacking Setup
I switched my bikepacking setup this summer and with two longer trips using it, I thought it was time to describe what I take and how I pack. … Read More 2024 Bikepacking Setup
End of the Summer Southern New England Ramble
The summer bikepacking trip was roughly a week and a half ride through Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts over some new and well trodden ground. The trip provided a chance to reflect on the possibility of future bikepacking adventures and the importance of companionship on such long journeys.… Read More End of the Summer Southern New England Ramble
Plans are nothing. Planning is everything. (updated August 2024)
I’ve changed my cross-country cycling trip plans due to multiple factors, including time constraints, conflicting interests, and frankly some route anxiety. The new plan is to ride it in stages, with the last third from Lincoln Nebraska home in August, prioritizing the experience over the epicness of a single coast to coast trip.… Read More Plans are nothing. Planning is everything. (updated August 2024)
The Erie Canal
The Erie Canal bike tour in New York State, following the original 1825 route, covered 375 miles in 8 days. The route traversed the Mohawk Valley and the Finger Lakes, offering historical and scenic experiences. The trip included diverse lodging arrangements, changing weather conditions, and a shared camaraderie among the group.… Read More The Erie Canal
Being A Utility Ball Player
The idea that I am a “Utility Ball Player” has been swirling around in my head for years and I’ve finally made my peace with it.… Read More Being A Utility Ball Player
The Big O
I had the Big O bikepacking in Florida this year, the circumnavigation of Lake Okeechobee.… Read More The Big O
2023 Cyclocross Season
I had high hopes for the 2023 season, but unfortunately missed a bunch of races mid season due to minor injury. But I closed out the season with a weekend of quintessential Belgian weather cyclocross. Rain, greasy mud and beer!… Read More 2023 Cyclocross Season
Snipe Sailing Act III: In It For The Long Haul
We recently sailed the Snipe US Masters Championships on Mystic Lake in Boston and after some discussion about why we go to regattas, I started thinking about our history in the Snipe again. It seemed the appropriate moment to reflect on the next act in the Snipe Sailing Saga: In It For The Long Haul.… Read More Snipe Sailing Act III: In It For The Long Haul
Am I Kidding Myself?
I just completed a two week bikepacking trip through central Vermont and southeastern New England for my yearly “Excellent Adventure” bikepacking trip. In addition to this being an excellent adventure, it was ostensibly a test to see whether I am kidding myself about riding cross county next year. After riding nearly every day for two weeks and covering nearly 800 miles, am I kidding myself? Read on to find out.… Read More Am I Kidding Myself?
Excellent Adventure 2023 – Vermont Edition – Part 3
This year’s “excellent adventure” was a three part bikepacking trip through Vermont and southern New England. This is Part 3 (of 3), the final part of the journey through southeastern New England to visit family members and the train ride home to Annapolis.… Read More Excellent Adventure 2023 – Vermont Edition – Part 3
Team Pline 