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Welcome to Shifting Gears. The purpose of this site is to post updates from the road on my upcoming bike trip. The ambitious ride aims to cover all of the lower 48 states, spending at least one night in each.
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Day 1
Wow! Lots going on today. Very emotional start after several years of planning. After the mishaps of the last couple days, I thought it...
Jon Scott
Apr 18, 20221 min read
Plan B
Waited 3 hours for a tow, got to the Ford dealer 5 minutes after they closed. Got the Uber Pet to take us to the shadiest hotel on Earth...
Jon Scott
Apr 16, 20221 min read
Uh oh
Van broke down about 15 miles east of Albuquerque this afternoon. We’re two hours and counting waiting on the tow. An 18-wheeler already...
Jon Scott
Apr 16, 20221 min read
Great Day For a Ride
Get me out of here! We are supposed to leave tomorrow.
Jon Scott
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Riding Partner Found!
6 days until we leave the house and 12 days until the ride begins and I have just found a riding partner for about a week and a half of...
Jon Scott
Apr 6, 20221 min read
Physical Fitness LOL
This morning was acupuncture treatment #2 on the Achilles that I hurt a couple months ago. I was going to post a picture here of my foot...
Jon Scott
Mar 28, 20221 min read
Route Map
After about 20-25 different options, I’ve finally settled on the route. My plan is to take off from Shreveport, Louisiana on April 18th...
Jon Scott
Mar 6, 20221 min read
GoPro Test
You'd think strapping a camera on your head and pushing the play button would be pretty straightforward, but it took just a bit over 48...
Jon Scott
Feb 14, 20221 min read
First "Official" Training Ride
After a month inside riding with no resistance and watching bad college basketball games on TV, I played a bit of hooky today and got in...
Jon Scott
Feb 11, 20221 min read
Countdown On!
Welcome to Shifting Gears. This is my first-ever blog post so forgive me in advance. The purpose of this site is to post updates from the...
Jon Scott
Jan 30, 20221 min read
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