Rest is a fundamental human need. Sleep, sure. But sometimes that just looks like needing a break from our daily routine and an opportunity for relaxation and fun away from our normal schedule and surroundings. The farming and homesteading crowd are no different. The demand of a busy schedule someti...

After a good night’s sleep and breakfast we left Newark only to have another flat. The old tube my son had in his pack suffered from age and storage. Fortunately, experience and the right tools made it a quick job and we were back on the bikes. The lock at Lyons caught my eye. This was not just a lo...

I am a rider. Learning to ride a bike was a big step in growing my childhood boundaries and adventures. Once I proved myself to be road ready, the doors to freedom opened and I rode. To friends, to the store, to a job, anywhere I wanted to go.From my first wobbly ride down the driveway to my current...