Biking the Euros – Week 1
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Biking the Euros – Week 1
Time to Take a Breath
I’m stopped at the stunning Sanddorn-Garten farm shop and cafe near the shores of Lake Schwielow and on the southwestern outskirts of Potsdam. For all of you sick of me complaining about the rain, wind and cold, you may be happy to hear that I finally have sunshine and warm weather. It was my first […]
Berlin and The Big Dog
I made it to Berlin! And I’ve officially completed seven days on the bike, one quarter of my total biking days. On Day 1 I was having serious doubts about whether I could actually do this and wondering why on Earth I’d chosen this adventure, but now I’ve biked for a week and I’m feeling […]
Sunshine, Good Fortune, and the Mighty, Mighty Elbe
It’s 7:00 a.m., Thursday morning as I write this. I’m in my single bed, inside my six foot by eight foot cabin, looking out at the beautiful sunny morning, listening to the colorful music of birds as they help me welcome the new day. I’m staying at a campground, outside the small village of Werben. […]
Start with Sun, End with Goodnight Gorilla
I’m wet as a dog. Third day of riding. Third day of rain. The day started with so much optimism as my ride from Hüttblek to Hamburg was a gorgeous one. Frauke and Nills, my Warm Showers hosts, had planned a meticulous route for me and the sun was shining. The three hours to Hamburg […]
Cold Day, Warm Shower
Ok. Day 2! Done! The theme once again… cold, windy, wet weather. Ugh. Where are you, sun??? The forecast called for sun in the morning, so I woke up early with the intention to get on my bike by 6:30. But, by the time I was geared up and ready, it was raining. German weather […]
Day 1 Done!
The madness has begun. Day 1. Oh my God, what have I gotten myself into??? I feel like I need people in my life to talk me out of these crazy ideas! Joking, but maybe only half way. It’s a daunting feeling knowing I have 34 more days just like this one ahead of me. […]
Hallo Deutschland!
I’m currently on a German ICE train – a rather empty one at that – bound for Hamburg and then eventually Flensburg in the very far northern part of Germany. It’s Thursday morning, my train having left Frankfurt around 8:30 a.m. Once in Flensburg, I’ll hop another train for the Danish city of Tinglev, what […]
Gearing Up for My Ride
Biking the Euros – Moral Support
Biking the Euros is about my personal quest to push beyond my fears and perceived limitations and accomplish a something “big.” It’s also about raising money to help people struggling with depression, addition, self-injury and suicide. It’s about telling my story and helping others discover and share their own stories of beauty through courage, hope […]