Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's

August 1, 2021 - Left Louisiana late Friday afternoon in the sweltering heat. Lots of great memories as people made me feel welcome or gave me a safe space to stay. https://youtu.be/6LtKnXrkkdU   Met new friends and was...

Gibsland, LA - The self-guided tour of the famed Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum was bloody magical. Literally. ”It was an ambush and it was bloody,” said museum owner Perry Carter. “What did you expect?” Perry...

July 30, 2021 -  Shreveport, LA - The high-pitched din was noticeable the minute I left the airport in Shreveport. After checking out Elvis Presley Ave the sound was deafening. After 17 years the cicadas...

July 30, 2021 - Gibsland, LA - It was about 17 miles from Minden, LA to Gibsland, LA and the famed Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum. The museum is located in the building formerly home...

July, 2021 -  Minden, LA - Hot on the trail of the final days of Bonnie and Clyde as I pedal through northern Louisiana on this year’s Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s. In Shreveport, LA there...

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...

July 28, 2021 - Shreveport, LA - It was the brown Historic Site sign that made me pull over. What looked like a boring government building held a fascinating story of history once through the...

July 28, 2021 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Something must be wrong because everything is going right with this ride since arriving. Arrived at the Shreveport airport and so did my luggage. Assembling my bike and...

July 27, 2021 - Milwaukee, WI - Today, the first day of The Amazing Ride For Alzheimer’s 2021, Judy Steffes will be traveling to Shreveport, Louisiana to kick off the bicycling fundraiser in tribute...

West Bend, WI - The West Bend Fire Department has just requested (7/23) MABAS BOX 15-2-2 to FIRST ALARM LEVEL for a working structure fire at 3149 Norman Drive in the Town of Barton. Below...

February 8, 2021 - Key Largo, FL - The adventure film "The African Queen" directed by John Houston, hit the big screen in December 1951. The movie starred Humphrey Bogart as Captain Charlie Allnut...

February 5, 2021 - Homestead, FL - Pedaling into the Everglades to camp overnight I needed to stock up on supplies and "Robert is Here Fruit Stand" was the perfect stop. The corner fruit stand...

February 5, 2021 - West Bend, WI - A longstanding tradition during Catholic Schools Week in West Bend is the presentation of the Mother Cabrini Award at St. Frances Cabrini School. This year the award was...

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...

February 4, 2021 - Miami, FL - Heading towards Miami after a great Cuban sandwich and, yes, another piece of Key Lime pie. Judy Steffes is currently on a road trip in the Florida Keys,...

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...

February 3, 2021 - Florida Keys, FL - Today I'm pedaling on County Road 905 (C905) to North Key Largo. Spent the night at John Pennekamp State Park. Met Joe and Janet who were...

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...

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...

February 1, 2021 - Key West, FL - A special treat in Key West is the Butterfly Conservatory. Walking into the  greenhouse was like stepping into a Disney movie although all the special effects...