That's our new bag. Bought it in Stockholm for about $350. When it got this huge slice through it on it's second trip I said no...

Today we are at the leaning tower of Pisa. It started to lean during construction in the 12th century. As an architect, that would have...

Have you ever seen the northern lights (aurora borealis)? We have, and we're on a quest to see them again. We're headed to Iceland next...

In June we toured Scandinavia, land of the Vikings. The Vikings had a reputation of being tough, fearless, ruthless, invaders and...

The ride from Iowa City to Davenport today was 68.9 miles, long for a final day ride. My bus for home leaves at 4:30 PM, and missing the...

It was College Jersey Day, and many riders supported their teams. For this one-day, rival Hawkeyes and Cyclones rode side by side. It was...

At each of the towns on RAGBRAI, people of all ages line the streets to cheer us on. They clap, wave, shout encouragement, high five us,...

Another day, another sunrise. This does not get old people. We left Ames for Nevada in heavy bike traffic and light headwinds. Nevada’s...

After submitting my article Monday night in Jefferson, I rode to the top of the Mahoney Bell Tower to take in the views. Jefferson’s...

The logistics of being a host community for RAGBRAI must be overwhelming. I have no experience from which to judge, but I have to believe...

Saturday night in camp I met up with old friends and made new ones. Siouxland Cyclists is not just for Siouxland cyclists and there were...

There goes another one of those bikers hogging the road. Who do they think they are? And what’s up with those ridiculous clothes? Neon...

A few years ago about this time we were on the east coast visiting our son. We took the opportunity to visit Liberty Hall on the 4th of...

TYPES OF LUGGAGE It's not complicated. Luggage is either hard or soft. Hard luggage comes in two basic types, plastic or aluminum. ...

Getting lost? I recommend it. Get out of the hotel and out of your comfort zone. You may never get back here again. I've come to live...

Let's face it. The glamour of air travel is over. Remember those days as a kid when you went with your family to the airport just to...

I’ll let you in on a secret. When Rhonda is in bed I rearrange the kitchen cupboards to make sure all the cups and glasses are organized...

I don’t believe in extended warranties. I bought a couple when I was young and naïve. When it came time to collect of course, the...

Welcome to my fitness room. It’s a little crowded right now because I have my bike in here for the winter to get ready for RAGBRAI next...

We’ve been at this for a while now. We’d like to share a few of the lessons we learned along the way: 1. Always buy the travel...