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VIDEO | Shelby Forest General Store from 1934

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Shelby, TN - A sign at the side of Hwy 388 heading north about 10 miles outside Memphis, TN read “Shelby Forest General Store  2-miles Established 1934.” I debated for less than two seconds and...

Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s | Meeting fellow travelers

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February 2, 2021 - Islamorada, FL - One of the benefits of cross-country touring on a bike is the people you meet. Everyone is so genuine and has a great lust for life and adventure. https://youtu.be/dULgRJuG47M I...

Knocking down the 100-mile challenge

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August 9, 2021 - Salem, IL - Logged 100 miles and some change on Sunday, August 8. It started as a challenge ride to raise $100 for 100 miles with matching donations on my...

Amazing Ride for Alzheimers | Pedaling into Louisiana Downs

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July 28, 2021 - Bossier City, LA - Left Shreveport about 9 a.m., and within about 10 miles I was standing in front of Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. The entrance was open so I drifted...
Alzheimer's walk, Gilbertson

Rummage sale for Alzheimer’s Thursday – Saturday, August 19 – 21 | By Sue...

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West Bend, WI - Rick and Sue Gilbertson and some of their team, the "Forget-Me-Nots" who participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's this September are holding a rummage sale this Thursday, August 19...
Alzheimer's walk, Gilbertson

Rummage sale for Alzheimer’s Thursday – Saturday, August 19 – 21 | By Sue...

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West Bend, WI - Rick and Sue Gilbertson and some of their team, the "Forget-Me-Nots" who participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's this September are holding a rummage sale this Thursday, August 19...

Obituary | Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Schaub, 83, of West Bend

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July 15, 2020 - West Bend, WI - Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Schaub, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Ivy Manor of West Bend at the age of 83 following a long and...

VIDEO | Pedaling 3 states in one day; rocky road takes on whole new...

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August 3, 2021 -  Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee - Got an early start Monday to make it 78 miles from Helena, AR to Memphis, TN, and a decent bike shop. I swapped out my front tire...

VIDEO | Band camp in Memphis, TN

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August, 2021 -  Memphis, TN - You could hear the drumming echoing down the street from about six blocks away as I made my way back to the youth hostel in Memphis after a...

The BiKeWriTer | Hitting the road to Kentucky

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June 27, 2022 - Packed with some urgency and a goal of hitting the road towards Kentucky at 5 p.m. after work. It would stay light until 8:30 p.m. was my guess and I...

Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s | Just wondering, do pythons like to snuggle?

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February 3, 2021 - Florida Keys, FL - "If a snake slithers into your tent to snuggle, just treat it like a massage," was the advice given to me today. Judy Steffes is reporting live...

VIDEO | The BiKeWriTer | Illini Stadium was open wide

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July 12, 2022 - AmazingRide, IL - Pedaled 81.59 miles from Newtown, IN to Monticello, IL. Drifted in on fumes. Interesting day as someone left the door open to the University of Illinois "Fighting Illini"...
Beer cave

Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s – Touring the Townships of Washington County; fishing at Lake...

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August 14, 2020 - Town of Farmington, WI - Touring the Townships of Washington County was an idea presented by my friend Mary Moll. She made it super simple by handing over 15 maps...

VIDEO | Shelby Forest General Store from 1934

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Shelby, TN - A sign at the side of Hwy 388 heading north about 10 miles outside Memphis, TN read “Shelby Forest General Store  2-miles Established 1934.” I debated for less than two seconds and...

Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s | Another beautiful day on The Heritage Trail in the...

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February 1, 2021 - Marathon, FL - Early morning start to the day as I head back up the Keys towards Key Largo and, hopefully, a ride on the African Queen. In an attempt to...

TheBiKeWriTer | The pink Cadillac House; crossing over into Illinois

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June 29, 2022 - Long day but making progress and working to find my groove. Highlights from Tuesday’s 75-mile spin from Thiensville, WI to Zion, Illinois are below. Click on the link for the...

Steffes shares secret annex to Anne Frank house

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July 13, 2017 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - As The Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's begins to wind down, Judy spends time touring the Anne Frank house. Anne Frank is one of the most well-known victims...

Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s | Hey, Babe…

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August 8, 2021 - Christopher, IL - Recorded this earlier just to be sure I added in one more story about the kindness of strangers on this ride. Getting closer to the 100-mile goal...

VIDEO | Band camp in Memphis, TN

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August 4, 2021 -  Memphis, TN - You could hear the drumming echoing down the street from about six blocks away as I made my way back to the youth hostel in Memphis after...

Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s | Surviving the Everglades

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February 5, 2021 - Homestead, FL - Pedaling the Florida Keys wrapped up with a brief visit to the Everglades. https://youtu.be/agse7zlf7s4 Questions about two snake carcasses led me to Conservation Ranger Olivia and her answers confirming...