So far, my strategy of trying to ride my bike every morning is going swimmingly well. I have ridden 22 days in a row now, most often over 20 miles at a pop. Just making it part of my routine (wake up, change into bike clothes, eat a yogurt, and go), makes it easy. I’m getting into great biking shape, and will find it easy once the weather cools down to get back into the longer rides, unlike years past.
Twenty or more miles a day, that’s like riding from Massena to Potsdam every day! I could actually be riding to somewhere interesting, rather than just in loops near my house. So I’ve been thinking again about something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, riding across the country. I’ve started to research the idea, and while I might not get away with doing the big trip thing, I definitely want to do some touring with camping. I’ve been reading journals of people who are on the road this summer (everyone seems to carry laptops with them these days so they can post pictures and keep a blog), and they are inspiring. What a great way to see the country!

I’ll keep you posted.