Leaving Thursday for tour

[soprano]

The FedEx truck just came and took my bike away. Yikes! I'm having the bike shipped separately because it is cheaper, more convenient (that box weighed 65 lbs, no way I want to haul that on the airport bus) and doesn't involve the TSA trying to search and repack my bike.

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I've taken many smaller solo trips before and I've always enjoyed traveling alone. I get to decide what time I get up in the morning, what restaurants look good, etc.

Biketouringrook, my parents live 3 miles from the Little Miami Trail. I was 11 years old when the first trail went in through Xenia. We thought they were nuts. I'm sure that many of the locals still think that the trail system is nuts, but the trails are recognized as a community asset and the tourism dollars are very welcome in that area. As an adult living far away, it's really cool to hear nice things about the area I grew up in.

emily_in_nc, good luck in Belize!

[Biciclista]

good luck on your ride! i got similar admonishments when i went to Sicily.. " you can't go there ALONE"

have fun. you can do it.

[Roadtrip]

Someday, I think it would be cool to do a tour like this, so will be following your travels. I'm from the Queen City as well, and have ridden the Little Miami many times, the first longer distance ride I did was on that trail in fact.

Wish I could ride the first few mies with you... Tho I've no doubt you'll do fine flying solo. Will try and turn the ac on high so it'll be a little cooler around here when you set off!

Shannon

[kmehrzad]

Best wishes on your trip. I admire what you're doing.

What's your proposed route? If you're anywhere near the Northern VA area, stop in for a warm shower and a meal.

[redrhodie]

One more day 'til takeoff! Have a great ride. I'll be checking out your blog. Nice knitting!