Jimmy’s Big Adventure

Random Thoughts and Pictures of a Mid-Life (I mean Late-Life) Crisis/Trip Across the Country

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A New Challenge

After recently retiring, I wanted to try something that would be a real stretch both physically and mentally, and even a little scary. I decided to translate my love of cycling into a long and winding solo cycling trip from Astoria, Oregon to Richmond, Virginia and then down the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Camp Lejeune, the Marine Base where my daughter, her husband and my grandson live. I hope to keep friends and family up to date through this blog, at least to the extent that this can help the authorities find me when I lose my way. Wish me luck.

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  • Thank You

    Today’s Date: August 8, 2024 Today’s Start Point: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Today’s End Point: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Today’s Miles: 0 Miles! Cumulative Miles: 4,940.61 Miles Well, that was an experience. 4,900 miles, 16 states, two oceans, and I crossed too many mountain passes and rivers to count. I experienced snow, rain, brutal heat…

  • What Would an Adventure Be If It Didn’t End During a Tornado Warning?

    Today’s Date: August 7, 2024 Today’s Start Point: Swansboro, North Carolina Today’s End Point: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Total Miles: 30.28 Miles Cumulative Miles: 4,940.61 Miles The last day. I can’t believe that it is here. It wasn’t going to be a very long ride, but I knew it was going to be a wet…

  • Ferry Rides and Soggy Weather

    Today’s Date: August 6, 2024 Today’s Start Point: Buxton, North Carolina Today’s End Point: Swansboro, North Carolina Today’s Miles: 98.81 Miles (by bike); 54.89 Miles (by ferry) Cumulative Miles (bike only): 4,910.33 Miles I didn’t get the best sleep last night as my legs kept cramping, but some sleep is better than none. The plan…