Ride & Roam
Two wheels, two feet, and a good reason to get out of the truck.
Rides, walks, photographs, and the stories I bring back. Some outings take a whole day; others start with a little time to spare and a road worth exploring.
Caldwell, Idaho
A chilly ride from Caldwell toward Lake Lowell, with open roads, lake views, and a few laughs along the way.
Kansas
A 74-mile lake loop, a little local history, and a stop at CC Bike Co. on the way through El Dorado.
Amarillo, Texas
An out-and-back ride from the Flying J into Amarillo’s gravel roads, farmland, and wide-open spaces.
Augusta, Kansas
An easy lake ride with Nancy, with CJ behind the camera and plenty of time to enjoy the outing together.
Alorton, Illinois
A ride around Alorton and the East St. Louis area, taking in lakes, local landmarks, and unexpected sights.
Smiths Station, Alabama · August 21, 2024
My first ride on a bargain Trek FX 3 took me to the Chattahoochee River—and made me earn every mile of the climb back.
Waddy, Kentucky
A five-mile walk through Waddy, with weathered barns, grazing horses, and plenty of reasons to pause with the camera.
Jordan Valley, Oregon
A break from hauling freight turns into a ramble among foothills, old machinery, and a mysterious stone structure.
Brush, Colorado
A 28-mile country-road loop from Love’s in Brush, with blue skies, farmland, and stops for photographs.
Sikeston, Missouri · May 13, 2024
A brand-new Ozark Trail, two first-day rides, and a walk on rubber legs: looking back at the beginning of the cycling chapter in Sikeston.