Wednesday, the 24th of May, I returned to the Danube River. Hütteldorf was a cute village, with a very old church just outside the Youth Hostel, but I was ready for the big city. After packing, I rolled easily down the side streets and along the bike paths by the Wien River from Hütteldorf to the Favoriten district in the southern part of Vienna. 
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This week, I invite you to enjoy a new sea story from my Navy days on my author’s blog.
Next week, we will continue River Run 2017. Come on back!
Smooth roads and tailwinds,
JT
Saturday, the 20th of May, the forecast called for stiff headwinds and colder temperatures, so I was not sure how long the day’s ride would take. Only 67 km, but riding uphill 400 m into the wind had me worried. Rain was supposed to start after dark, so I was sure that I could have my campsite pitched and ready in time, regardless of how slowly I rode.
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This week, I invite you to enjoy a new short story from the world of Lockhart on my author’s blog.
Next week, I continue River Run 2017 to ride into the fabled Vienna Woods. Come on back!
Smooth roads and tailwinds,
JT
Tuesday morning, the 16th of May, I rose early, excited to be on my way again. Crossing to the right bank of the bank of the Danube, I quickly found myself in Austria on a dedicated bicycle path that led south into the fertile floodplain. The wind was out of the southwest. Had it been any stronger, it might have posed a problem from the outset. But the air was warm, and the day was sunny. I revelled in the fresh air and the smooth pavement leading me among the wind farms. Below the turbines, immense fields stretched to the horizon. I recognized corn and rapeseed, but not most of the other crops. This early in the spring, it all looks like a lawn that needs mowing. Continue reading
This week, I invite you to enjoy a new short story from the world of Lockhart on my author’s blog.
Next week, I continue River Run 2017, which I interrupted for Breaking Out 2021. Come on back!
Smooth roads and tailwinds,
JT
Natural Tunnel State Park, Thursday the 6th of May. I woke at dawn and dozed until 08:30. The Duty Ranger I had spoken to on the phone showed up while I was breaking camp. Perhaps because they are so happy to be vaccinated and able to talk to people, the rangers were very sociable. He told me that I could pay at the Park Office on the way out, which was more convenient than finding the station in the Lovers’ Leap campground. Continue reading
This week, I invite you to enjoy a new short story from the world of Emily & Hilda on my author’s blog.
Next week, I will bring you the final installment of my ride to the Cumberland Gap. Do come back for it!
Smooth roads and tailwinds,
JT
On Monday, the 26th of April, I broke camp at the Indian Heritage RV Park in mid morning. It was sunny and not as cold as the day before. As I started into the hills away from Martinsville, the headwinds from the west were moderate, but steady. I needed my lowest gear twice, an augury of what lay ahead. Continue reading
This week, I invite you to enjoy a new short story from the world of Emily & Hilda on my author’s blog.
Next week, I will bring you the first installment of my current ride across Southside Virginia. Now that I have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the tour Breaking Out 2021, resumes. Do come back for it!
Smooth roads and tailwinds,
JT
