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Well, that was a bitch. 70 miles and 4K climbing. That said, Bridger got to spend time at the local, very scary, carnival! Please notice the juxtaposition between the giant, oddly frightening mother figure and the girl on the ticket booth. Such a wondrous place, this Montenegro!

Day one was 5;45 hours in the saddle, climbing almost 6,ooo feet, over 70 miles and used 5,290 calories. Day 2 was a little more of every thing. 7,000 feet, 6 hours and burned 5,550 calories. And hey, only 14 more days to go! Look closely at switchbacks below Start point was a hotel onContinue reading “Really it is a grueling grind”

These are a bit clearer and can be printed out, not that anyone would want to do that – unless you are planning to ride that particular route. In that case, pick out one that does not have all that dang elevation!

Time to get up and at it! AAAAANNNDDDD, I am out, this trying to figure out this blog bull is taking up WAY too much time!!

Sooooo, Welcome to our abode, Nancy and I, that is. You might see a cat, that’s Hermey, Bridger’s Ball and Chain. We are staying here until our remodel is complete. But I digress …… Anywho, all this crap gotta fit into a bag on a plane – can it do done? We shall see, oh,Continue reading “Leaving the Shack”

Doug Mahlum and his son, Bridger, are taking on the roads of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece over 16 days with Ride and Seek Tours. Why are we doing this? Well, two things to remember – you only live once and I ain’t gettin’ any younger. Bridger had some vacation time built up so weContinue reading “Doug and Bridger go biking!”