New England Ports
New England Ports Road Trip — A Dream Journey for Serge
A New England coastal road trip created as a dream gift for Serge — filled with ports, lighthouses, small villages, hurricanes, bike rides, and the charm of Bar Harbor, Portland, Salem, Provincetown, and the Cape.
Biking the Auburn and Lehigh Trails to Rochester
Biking the Auburn & Lehigh Trails with Roxie
A sunny ride along the Auburn and Lehigh Trails with Roxie — lunch on the trail, a little nostalgia at RIT, and gratitude for the beautiful paths right in our backyard.
Chautauqua Gran Fondo
Chautauqua Gran Fondo — A Summer Ride Around the Lake
A gorgeous summer weekend in Chautauqua: staying at the lakefront Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, biking the Gran Fondo, and soaking in the beauty of one of New York’s most scenic cycling events.
Bike the Erie Canal
Bike the Erie Canal — July 8–16, 2023
In July 2023, I completed my first major group bike tour: PTNY’s eight-day, 400-mile Cycle the Erie Canal ride from Buffalo to Albany. It was a beautiful mix of history, adventure, and small-town charm as we visited museums, wetlands, lift bridges, and canal-side villages along the way. Although I brought my camping gear, I chose hotels most nights to stay rested for the miles ahead. Each day offered something new—scenic trail sections, friendly riders, and unforgettable stops in towns like Seneca Falls, Syracuse, Rome, and Schenectady. It was the perfect introduction to long-distance bike touring and one of my most meaningful summer adventures.
Trek Travel: Asheville, North Carolina
I spent six days in Asheville, North Carolina on a Trek Travel cycling getaway, riding a comfortable Trek Verve+ e-bike through the Blue Ridge Mountains and exploring Asheville’s vibrant downtown. The three-day guided bike tour included scenic climbs on the Blue Ridge Parkway, peaceful routes through Pisgah National Forest, and rolling country roads along the French Broad River. I stayed at The Foundry Hotel, a beautifully restored historic property that became the perfect base for both adventure and relaxation. It was the ideal mix of challenging rides, Southern charm, and slow, luxurious evenings in one of the most artistic cities in the South.
Solo Bikepacking to Letchworth State Park
My first solo bikepacking trip — 62 miles out, 40 miles deep in the woods, a fall, a repair, and a test of grit.
From Capital City to Middle-earth: Wellington, Waikato, Rotorua & the Road North
Wellington, Hobbiton, and Rotorua - eventful exploration in New Zealand.
Queenstown: High Roads, Wild Rivers, and the Spirit of Adventure - March 2023
New Zealand, Queenstown - a place for adventure.
The Hours Between Showers
A forecasted three-hour break between rain showers was just enough time for Serge and me to ride fifty miles along the Erie Canal on the Empire State Trail.