People, Places, Things
Harwick, VT: Social change starts with people
As much as this trip is about food, it is even more so about the people. My bike brings me up to Hardwick, Vermont where I am impressed by the budding local food system, but even more taken by the power of community and good conversation.
Bread & Puppet: Preposterous Political Theatre
Hidden away in the remote hills of Northern Vermont lives the semi-surreal world of Bread & Puppet… politically charge theater that will fuel your fire for revolution.
It’s my bike trip and I’ll blog if I want to
Some deep reflecting on how I want to live my life on this bike trip gives rise to a re-evaluation of how connected to technology I want to be. (Warning: This may not be good news for my most loyal blog readers!)
Burlington, VT: A food and bike-lovers’ paradise
Booting around Burlington on a bike was made easy thanks to its progressive programs and trails. Plus, I discover that this city’s got it goin’ on when it comes to food.
Lakes, Farming, and Smiling Faces greet me in Vermont
Another really hot day is tempered with not one, but TWO swims in Lake Champlain. The next day I trade biking in for farming and enjoy a visit at Blue Heron Farm where good food and hard work are the ingredients for a better world.
Day 1 on the road: Leaving Montreal
Challenge #1 when bicycle touring: You are too busy biking, eating, sleeping, or otherwise living freely to hunker down and write on your blog. And so, five days after my departure from Montreal, I am writing my first entry ‘from the road’. First up, I finally trek out of Montreal into the unknown of rural Quebec.
des belles jours à Montréal
My tour begins a la belle province. I’m having trouble leaving this city both because I love it and because I still have lots to do to prepare! The past several days have been spent in bike shops, rolling around the many bike lanes, and enjoying good conversation with folks who share my vision for a better world.
I’m Really Doing It: leaving Toronto, that is
After much ado, I finally did it. I rolled on out of this city and started the bike tour. Today was more of two short bike rides and a 5 hour train ride to Montreal. Wow, It’s hard to believe that I’ve actually up and left. No where to go from here but on an adventure!
Tour de FUN: A Wheel Success!
The Tour de FUN(draiser) was amazing! Feeling really connected, supported, and grateful right now. And crazy – in a good way.
i just say no to the iPhone
After a nearly losing myself in the inter-vortex, I took a step back, came to my senses and decided to go lower-tech for my bike tour. Life got better instantly.
My First 100K
No pain no gain right? After my first 100km ride, I can definitely relate. My latest achievement (and an afternoon at the beach) makes up for my two tired legs.
Something’s Taking Root in Detroit
Amidst economic strife, Detroit is growing hope in the form of urban agriculture. I discover all this, and more, on a recent trip to the Farm to Cafeteria Conference.
Reverse Workshop: Bicycle Touring
What’s the best way to learn about something you know nothing about? Host a reverse workshop! Workshops are my specialty but bike touring is not, so I decided to invite over anyone I knew who had done some bike touring to basically teach me about it!
The Nitty Gritty of Travel Prep
As I get into the more nitty gritty details of preparing to leave, I find myself mired in the muck of my own bureaucracy. iPhone anyone?
Trip planning takes a life of its own
Friends of present, and friends soon-to-be come out of the woodwork to provide support, advice and connections for me on my upcoming bike tour of food projects on the East Coast. To prep for a life of living light, I give away a bunch of my excess baggage.
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