Day Five of Ride Of Your Life feels like the first “real” day of the journey. Starting at Chapel Hill, NC where I met with positive psychologist Brbara Fredrickson, through the fields of Greensboro, and northwest to Blue Ridge Parkway, to see the majestic scenery and meet the “mountain people”. There is lots to write […]

Day three of Ride Of Your Life started with great pride and high spirits. I strapped the luggage on the back carefully and mindfully, and went out in great weather to the home of best-selling author Caroline Miller. Little did I know that I will end up spending close to a 100 miles crawling in […]

I am gradually discovering the technical challenges of writing, shooting videos, editing them, and uploading – all while on the road on two wheels. The interview with coach Caroline Miller yesterday was great. The contrast between the solitude of riding and the vitality and energy of the conversations with authors is notable. And, it’s one of the […]

With the first night behind me, a major milestone has been conquered. Filled with confidence and assurance I leaped out of bed ready for adventure. Today, I thought to myself, I will plan it all and work all the details out, no surprises like yesterday.   I started by following my planned daily agenda: 3o […]

I’ve been picturing this moment to myself for months now: sitting in the motel on the first night of the Ride and writing about the first day. When I imagined it, I kept thinking about how I would feel, what would happen that day, and where I would be. and of course, I feel very differently than […]

I now have saddlebags and a windshield on the bike. Not that naked anymore. However, it’s still far from being ready to hit the road. A sissy bar and luggage rack will be installed in a few days. Next on the list would be: Large dresser-style seat bag Highway/engine bars handlebar-mounted speakers Any recommendations anyone? […]

The trip is six weeks away, and it’s time to put on a windshield, saddlebags, engine bars, a backrest, perhaps a new seat, oh – and handlebars-mounted speakers! Let me know of any good equipment you’ve used and liked. I’ve got to start dressing up this cycle for the road!  

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