“We were completely different backgrounds — she’s a liberal Seattle Democrat — but we got along famously. We didn’t talk politics — when you’re trying to survive the wilderness, politics is low on the list.”
Maybe members of Congress should take a bicycle tour — a very long bicycle tour — together.
At least, that’s …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2012/09/13/finding-a-companion-for-your-long-distance-bike-tour/
As the years mount up for me, I get more and more interested in seeing how many older folks are remaining active on their bicycles.
One example is Jerry and Shirley Smith, who at 73 and 72, respectively, are riding a tandem on a cross-country bike tour that roughly follows the Northern Tier bicycle route.
Cyclists on that route all know about the beauty and hardships of crossing the Cascades and Rockies. This year, heavy rain, high wind and record heat has been added to the mix.
That’s no different for the Newton, Kansas, couple …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2012/07/05/senior-couple-inspiring-bicycle-tour/
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