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From the lens 9,000-Mile Bicycle Tour.

  • COUNTRYLUTHIER May 10, 2012 @ 11:13 pm | delete
    Awesome quest! Thanks for doing this for the 50 year crowd!
  • richardp1968 May 5, 2012 @ 12:56 am | delete
    Super lens, was an enjoyable read. I also find it quite annoying when a dog decides me and my cycle are the latest best thing to chase.

    Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs, just not when I’m riding a bike.
  • wjfoster Mar 21, 2012 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    Hoe are you supporting yourself in these adventures - are you self-funded via being wealthy, does squidoo and other such bring in what you need? Very interesting ... I turn 50 next year.
  • MysticTurtle Mar 22, 2012 @ 6:00 am | delete
    Oh, I wish I were independently wealthy...I would be adventuring all the time! But no, I just live very simply. I don't have much, and I don't have any debt. I work and save until I have money to go. This was my very first lens, back in 2009, and Squidoo and my other online ventures are just beginning to make noticeable income...I'm hoping it will finance my next adventure.
  • Geeve Feb 29, 2012 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Leaping around to find lenses that I really, really like :)
  • printabledolls Feb 2, 2012 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    oh my god, this is a travel that changes the life! congrats
  • SayGuddaycom Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Just WOW
  • CourageousLion Sep 27, 2011 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    You actually did this trip with a $400 bicycle? That IS amazing! I wouldn't think of doing it without something actually designed for a trip like that. If you use Wipperman chains, you wouldn't have had to change four. And if you use Schwalbe Marathon Dureem tires, you wouldn't have had the flats and you would have only used two sets or less tires during the trip.
  • RhondaSueDavis Aug 25, 2011 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    Mystic Turtle, may I use you as a character in a lens story and feature this on it? Kipsy is ready to join you on your one year biking birthday party....
  • MysticTurtle Aug 26, 2011 @ 6:58 am | delete
    Sure, that would be fun. Send me a link when it's done.
  • christopherlee Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:38 am | delete
    A very courageous step, once we passed this stage the world does not seem to be that big. A great adventure indeed.
  • MysticTurtle Aug 26, 2011 @ 6:58 am | delete
    This is true...I now know I can do anything!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Apr 21, 2011 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    Oh that we all would take life by the handlebars and go for it! I admire you for taking this epic journey and for living life on your terms. I am also a woman on the verge and I celebrate your spirit. Thanks for blazing a trail for all of us! Really enjoyed this lens. Thanks!
  • MysticTurtle Aug 26, 2011 @ 7:00 am | delete
    While I love adventuring for the experiences themselves, I get the greatest satisfaction from knowing I may inspire others.
  • wheelbound Apr 21, 2011 @ 12:57 am | delete
    Amazing story! I will be riding my wheelchair from Canada to Mexico on the Pacific Coast Highway this summer to get my organization started. My two sons will be riding their bikes as well. Great lens keep more coming!
  • WeddingZazzle Mar 19, 2011 @ 5:21 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • MysticTurtle Mar 19, 2011 @ 7:41 am | delete
    Thank you for the blessing!
  • CoolFoto Feb 16, 2011 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    Fascinating adventure. Wish I could ride a bike. Blessed by a neighborhood Angel. Added to www.squidoo.com/angel-of-travel .
  • triathlontraining Feb 14, 2011 @ 2:56 pm | delete
    What a fun trip and very nicely designed lens! Blessed!
  • chocsie Jan 16, 2011 @ 6:50 am | delete
    wow, this really is an awesome adventure! maybe someday i'd like to do something like this :)
  • chrissuard Nov 24, 2010 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens, thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
  • jgelien Nov 21, 2010 @ 12:22 am | delete
    What a fantastic adventure to mark your 50th. These are memories that you will cherish forever. Very impressive!
  • thesuccess Sep 18, 2010 @ 7:07 am | delete
    Wow I'd love to do that!
  • MysticTurtle Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:09 am | delete
    Go for it! You can do anything you really want to do!
  • Rajays Sep 17, 2010 @ 5:43 am | delete
    Amazing! Your cycling adventure is inspiring. I hope someday I can do something as interesting and adventurous as this.
  • MysticTurtle Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:08 am | delete
    I've found that all it takes is making the decision, then making it a priority...then you can do anything you want.
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 10, 2010 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    What an adventure! I couldn't even imagine trying this, although I would love to. The beautiful scenery, meeting new people, tasting regional food, breathing the fresh air, totally inspiring.
  • MysticTurtle Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:07 am | delete
    I especially love the freedom to make decisions on the fly and do whatever I want on any given day.
  • Peregrina Aug 25, 2010 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    It looks like you had an amazing trip, and this is a great site. I featured it and lensrolled it on my Slow Journeys lens.

    Best of luck on your next adventure!
  • MysticTurtle Aug 28, 2010 @ 6:02 am | delete
    Thanks! So many slow journeys...so much to see.......
  • kimmanleyort Jun 4, 2010 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    What an inspiring lens! If you can dream it, you can do it. My hat is off to you and this is an excellent presentation.
  • sharpturn Apr 30, 2010 @ 6:49 am | delete
    WOW!

    I have all the respect in the world for people who go off on treks and long journeys to follow their dreams. Great lens and I shall read up on your journey through your blog.

    I myself did half the Pennine Way years ago. I planned on doing all of it but run out of cash.
    Dang!
  • MysticTurtle Apr 30, 2010 @ 8:28 am | delete
    Sometimes the hardest part is having enough money for the adventure. The bike trip pretty much drained me, but I'm working on building the finances back up...there are other adventures to be undertaken!
  • ibharper Feb 2, 2010 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    Great pics! I love the peppers!
  • Drwibble Dec 18, 2009 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Nice trip report, what a great way to celebrate your birthday and to take in the sights and sounds of America.
  • MysticTurtle Dec 18, 2009 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    It was great! I just wish I'd had more time and money.
  • Deborah Dec 7, 2009 @ 9:56 am | delete
    My college roommate, Karen, sent me your Wooster newspaper article--you're amazing! I'm 63 & love my Townie Electra bike, but I won't be doing 9,339 miles--ever.
  • MysticTurtle Dec 7, 2009 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Thank you. These days I find it amazing if I just get on the bike. It's too cold now! I'm glad I have the option of not riding.
  • theraggededge Nov 20, 2009 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    You are amazing! I am 50 - I couldn't even imagine cycling 10 miles! I could walk it though.
  • MysticTurtle Dec 1, 2009 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    Actually, I think walking is more fun.
  • MysticTurtle Nov 1, 2009 @ 8:36 pm | in reply to Deb Tate | delete
    Thank you. I'm glad you stopped by.
  • Deb Tate Oct 25, 2009 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    Wanted to say Congratulations on your adventure. I can't even imagine doing something like you have done. WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT! I loved looking at your pictures.
    I saw your picture and article in the Wooster Daily Record and decided to check out your website. AMAZING!
  • BFuniv.com Sep 16, 2009 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    You are living the adventure that is life. Congratulations.
  • Mountainside-Crochet May 30, 2009 @ 9:03 am | delete
    Mystic, I'm enjoying your blog entries very much. Nice to see you've made it to NC. I've just completed a 2500 mile trip by auto to visit family in the midwest and northeast, but my trip was 'tame' compared to yours. I really admire what you are accomplishing.
  • njones16 May 17, 2009 @ 10:53 pm | delete
    My family and I used to take week long cycling trips when I was a young child; brings back some wonderful memories. This is an amazing feat that you are taking on!
  • a_willow May 16, 2009 @ 3:18 pm | delete
    You are one of March 2009 graduates! Come by and answer few questions to show the way to those who will follow! Wish you many, many more great lenses!
  • MsSnow4a May 11, 2009 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    You are more brave than I. i would be worried someone would attack me as I slept or while I was biking.
  • MAD-CARTOON-MONSTER May 11, 2009 @ 4:52 am | delete
    My goodness !! I'm reaching your age soon , and I can barely walk !
  • May 4, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Well done, I've done a1000 mile tour - nothing in comparison to your feat, but my taste of touring says it has to be an awesome experience! Keep going and enjoy the ride!
  • traveling2u May 4, 2009 @ 4:40 am | delete
    that is very brave of you
  • traveling2u May 4, 2009 @ 4:23 am | delete
    wow, you are really brave, I've planning to do some cycling trip to Melaka from my home about 200km away, but fear of too tired and can't finish the journey keeps stopping me, maybe i will start since you can do it maybe i can too
  • skilly May 2, 2009 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    I am jealous of your trip. Good luck on the remainder of the trip. 5 stars.
  • Apr 20, 2009 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    Yeah. Like a_willow said. Inspirational. Stage 1 photos are fantabulous! More...more!
  • a_willow Apr 19, 2009 @ 3:44 am | delete
    You're an inspiration! :) Angel blessing for your efforts!
  • mobile1 Apr 15, 2009 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    Go Girl! I am interested in how much weight you lost in the first half of your trip! You are an inspiration to all of the couch potatoes.
  • windfighter Apr 13, 2009 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Inspirational. Ride fast and ride safe!
  • cryoneness Apr 12, 2009 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    You give me hope at 59, good luck on your birthday project
  • MysticTurtle Apr 12, 2009 @ 11:08 am | delete
    MobyD: Thanks so much for the blessing! I'm heading out again tomorrow for 3 days of dry riding before the next rains hit.
  • MobyD Apr 11, 2009 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    I got so involved reading about your trip the other day I plain forgot to give this lens a Squid Angel blessing. That oversight has now been corrected.
  • PatriotAlpacas Apr 11, 2009 @ 11:49 am | delete
    What an amazing journey, I hope to do a trip this someday! Like you, I love the outdoors and active life. Can't wait to see more and thanks for sharing.
  • homecarediva Apr 9, 2009 @ 1:37 am | delete
    Now that is cool! This lens is invited to join The Cool Lens Group - where EACH lens gets VOTES from the admin and gets FAVORITED too. Hooray, one of the coolest and busiest groups is reopened.
  • only1bub Apr 9, 2009 @ 1:15 am | delete
    Wow - I'm in awe of you! An inspiration!
  • mistyblue75605 Apr 3, 2009 @ 9:36 am | delete
    amazing you are!!5*'s
  • Human_Be-ing Apr 1, 2009 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Great! this lens is inspiring! I am only going skydiving for my 50th!
  • salesnitro Mar 31, 2009 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    Wow!!
  • Diamond_Wizard Mar 31, 2009 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    Great Lens! Yeah! Baby boomers ROCK! We don't let nothing stop us! Way to go!
  • anthropos Mar 24, 2009 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    Thanks for joining "Anything and Everything Travel" Group. We look forward to seeing your other travel related lenses in our group. Keep up the good work.
  • jura Mar 24, 2009 @ 8:42 am | delete
    What a helthy lens bicycle riding is great.
  • JenOfChicago Mar 23, 2009 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    great!
  • funride Mar 23, 2009 @ 5:41 am | delete
    Great lens! I also love to ride my bicycles and to travel, specially when I don´t know where I´m heading. Thanks for sharing this with me ;)

    Have fun,
    Ricardo
  • Mar 21, 2009 @ 7:54 am | delete
    Hi, This lens is very good. I like most..

    5 Star.

    Please. look at this lens click here
  • seegreen Mar 18, 2009 @ 7:25 am | delete
    Inspiring! I also love quirky roadside attractions. They are so fun.
  • awelldressedbullet Mar 17, 2009 @ 9:16 am | delete
    Wow, what a truly inspiring birthday gift! Kudos to you, I know many who wouldn't even dream of doing this (myself included LOL). A beleted congrats on LOTD - Kathy
  • Tennis-Storehouse Mar 16, 2009 @ 4:29 am | delete
    Whoah!
    Hats off to you for the adventure
    - 12000 miles (insane number to me :)
    - Photos are fab!
    - I liked the smallest museum in the world :D
    Can't be anything else but 5 stars (*****) in my book.

    Thanks for sharing this.
    ...I feel like cycling !!!
  • dc64 Mar 15, 2009 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    My hats off to you for following your dream! You go girl!
  • LindaJM Mar 15, 2009 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    Great adventure! I would love to do something like that!
  • aj2008 Mar 15, 2009 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    Oh wow! What a trek and congratulations on getting LOTD!
  • daisuke75248 Mar 15, 2009 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    Awesome
  • chefkeem Mar 15, 2009 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    Bravo! I'd love to feed you if you come through Austin, Texas. Let me know, ok? 5*s and a hearty SquidAngel Blessing. :-)
  • Mar 15, 2009 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    This sure inspires me to go further with my goals. Great Lens and Good Luck
  • Vitruvian-man Mar 15, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Impressive! To say the least. I admire your courage and determinaation. Inspires me to go further with my goals. Nice lens. Good luck...
  • Educator_With_a_Heart Mar 15, 2009 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    I am impressed and inspired by your dedication to pursue your goals and dreams! Thanks for the amazing story: I turn 50 in about 5 years and this inspires me to come up with a challenge and goal for myself. 5 stars for you!
  • Sunfish Mar 15, 2009 @ 11:13 am | delete
    You are an inspiration and I admire your courage and determination to live life to its fullest. It is when we stop dreaming and doing that we start dying. Kudos to you (and your lens).
  • poddys Mar 15, 2009 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Sounds like a great trip, congratulations on LOTD. There are many more of us who wish we could do something like this.
  • Squidster Mar 15, 2009 @ 4:48 am | delete
    I have a few more years to go (very few!) until I have to face my 50th birthday. This lens gives me hope and inspiration. I'm very impressed by your energy and determination to achieve your dreams. Godspeed! :)
  • jazzdrive3 Mar 14, 2009 @ 11:49 pm | delete
    Wow, sounds fun. I could never do that myself.
  • julcal Mar 14, 2009 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    Well deserved LOTD congrats! 5 more stars for you !
  • paperfacets Mar 14, 2009 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    What a need way to end it on your birthday. You are really celebrating the half century, I would say.
  • Joan4 Mar 14, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Yeah! just heard you are going to come to South Carolina! so glad to hear that! we welcome you!
  • Tracy-B Mar 14, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    Really nice! I love nature...would love to be able to see everything that you are! Good luck and God Bless...oh and happy 50th birthday!

    (@(_)@)
    --00--00--
  • bdkz Mar 14, 2009 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Welcome to Squidoo! What a neat lens.
  • Michael_Dadona Mar 14, 2009 @ 11:58 am | delete
    Don't know what to comment. Just love reading your article, I like it very much.
  • Az Mar 14, 2009 @ 10:35 am | delete
    After reading your the whole page through, now I understand why your lens is the lenss of the day :) It's so sweet, so touching, and so inspiring. Congrats from me too :) :) :)
  • Evelyn_Saenz Mar 14, 2009 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Happy Birthday and Congratulations on Lens of the Day! What an inspiring lens!
  • GrowWear Mar 14, 2009 @ 6:44 am | delete
    Honored that you joined the Memoirs Group. Welcome!
  • Lotusland Mar 14, 2009 @ 5:38 am | delete
    Love stories like this. Lensrolled it to my own year off lens. I agree. Some guy on the metro said to me "Don't let work get in the way of life". Don't you agree. Happy birthday and congratulations on lens of the day.
  • OCT Mar 14, 2009 @ 12:40 am | delete
    Your dream and determination really inspire me to do something like you in our life, thanks for sharing your experience.
    Will follow your lens and congrate for being choosen as the LOTD.
  • lisakleinweber Mar 14, 2009 @ 12:23 am | delete
    The southernmost point in the country is actually in Hawaii on the Big Island ... but you'd have a hard time getting anywhere from there!

    I salute you! :)
  • makemoneywithgiftbaskets Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:53 pm | delete
    Wow, you inspire me. All the very best and may you celebrate your birthday in joy and peace.
    Love
    Latha
  • PetSnakes Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    I've always wanted to do a cross country tour on a bike. Don't know about a circuit around the whole place, but once across would be nice.
  • Ecolicious Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    What a wonderful and inspiring lens. I will have to lensroll this to my happy living lens.
  • Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:05 pm | delete
    What an inspiration!
    Today I did 30 minutes of low speed cardio because my doctor said that
    I have to take baby steps..
    Maybe in 2years I can join you for a repeat performance??
  • Christopher_Scott Mar 13, 2009 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    Great lens, I commend your commitment!
  • OhMe Mar 13, 2009 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    I hear you might be stopping by our little town of Pendleton SC in the upstate. It would be great to meet you and I wish you all the luck in the world. I was born in Greenwood, SC which I understand is a place you are interested in visiting. Congrats on a well deserved LOTD. Super Job!
  • Frankster Mar 13, 2009 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Wowzer! 12,000 miles! Good luck on the trek. 5 stars for this wonderful, LotD winner. I hope you include the north coast of California. It's fabulous. Bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister aka Cat-Woman
  • TylaMac Mar 13, 2009 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    You're an inspiration to people of all ages. Most people half your age don't have your energy and enthusiasm. I hope you enjoy every minute of your journey. Oh,and congrats on LOTD.
  • mbrownauthor Mar 13, 2009 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    You are adventurous, girl! I wish you all the best!
  • Ange_Maz Mar 13, 2009 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    I am so glad that your lens has been chosen as LOTD, otherwise I may not have come across it. While reading of your adventure, I am reminded that my husband and I have plans and dreams as well. I've said since I was 14 that I was going to bike across Canada for my 40th, but life has taken me away from an active lifestyle (if you an call raising 3 kids not active). In any case, I have found your lens inspirational, and wish you the best of luck in your adventure!
  • a_willow Mar 13, 2009 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens. But after seeing your other lenses as well as one that joined Fresh Squid group, I'm not really surprised! :) You are now featured here as well: http://www.squidoo.com/fresh-squids-lotd-quality-
  • poutine Mar 13, 2009 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    Such an interesting way of fighting this "age thing".
  • drifter0658 Mar 13, 2009 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    Your cycling trip, Ramkitten's hiking of the A.T......I applaud you both....This not only deserves to LOTD this needs to be a monument to those who by sheer determination have met gargantuan goals head on and survived for the better.

    Thank you.
  • 7off Mar 13, 2009 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    What a fantastic way to celebrate your 50th! I helped 3 different friends celebrate their 40th b-days last year by organizing bike trips with Western Spirit Cycling - based out of Moab, UT. They we're about as much fun as you could possibly imagine with memories to last (the rest) of your lives. This year I turn 40 and can only hope I get to do something as cool. Check them out at
    www.westernspirit.com
  • GrowWear Mar 13, 2009 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Would be honored to accept your lens in the Memoirs Group. :)
  • Wysiwigs Mar 13, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    What an awesome adventure! Geez, my loftiest goal at the moment is finding the floor in my laundry room...you are, "The Woman". Thank you for sharing your journey with us :o)
    Http://www.Squidoo.com/ConnieCrankpot
  • Heather426 Mar 13, 2009 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    Wow! great lens, great trip, great idea to celebrate being 50. How brave! 5***
  • EverythingFragrant Mar 13, 2009 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    I've always felt that our generation was special, and you are one of the specialest! Thanks and congratulations.
  • ekta1007 Mar 13, 2009 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    What a resourceful lens, Keep it up .5 *
  • Jewelsofawe Mar 13, 2009 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    Wow! Amazing trip! I could never do what you are doing... Kudos to you!
  • TopStyleTravel Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:44 am | delete
    Inspiring story. All the best on meeting your goals in life. Love the photos in this lens. Congrats on Lens of the Day & Top 100!
  • Mountainside-Crochet Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:43 am | delete
    Congrats on being chosen for LOTD. This lens certainly deserves it -- it's fascinating. It's fantastic that you are finding a way to "follow your dream", and in such an interesting way. On your 2nd leg, up the East Coast, I imagine you are going to follow the coast line from Florida to Maine, but if you pass through SC in the upstate area (west of Greenville, near Clemson University, you are most welcome to stay overnight at my place. I'd love to meet you. Just send me an email and I'll give you directions.... Best wishes for the rest of your journey....
  • chickendumplinchick Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:28 am | delete
    Oh, Wow, amazing courage and fortitude! Love this lens! Read every last inch and that doesn't happen too often. I can really identify with where you were in life approaching your 50th birthday. I'm not there yet but getting closer every day and my hubby is past his. I can imagine all the obstacles you have faced along your trip, and reading some of the places you've slept in along the way made me incredibly nervous for you for some reason. I probably wouldn't have made it past the first day, but then I'm not as avid an outdoors person as my husband is. Nevertheless, I can admire from afar those that have the courage to do what you are doing. Wish you the best of luck, and not to sound too trite and cliche' "You just go girl!" Congrats on your LOTD! 5'd, fav'd and I'm definitely a fan! :)
  • MysticTurtle Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:18 am | delete
    Thanks to everyone for your kudos and comments. And thanks to Megan for choosing my lens for LotD. As for my 60th birthday.......you never can tell. Whatever it is, I'm sure it will show up on Squidoo.
  • EverythingMouse Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:15 am | delete
    What an amazing journey. Congratulations on a well deserved LOTD.
  • MysticTurtle Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Ener-G...that's a great idea! I'm open to being hosted along the way! It would be fun to meet fellow Squidooers. [in reply to JJNW]
  • Recoup Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Check you out!
    Great being LOTD
    Hope you success on your journey.
  • MysticTurtle Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:10 am | delete
    I didn't ride along the lake for long...just rode up to it, crossed, and went west. But it's beautiful country. The beach I stopped at was really nice...clean. I enjoyed it.[in reply to Ener-G]
  • Joan4 Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:03 am | delete
    Congratulations on Lens of the Day! Wow! What an awesome thing to do! I cannot imagine biking around the country like that! Wonderful and I am so glad you are telling your story as you go. I will be following you!
  • britney-smith Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:03 am | delete
    great lens !! congrats on being the lens of the day !
  • KimGiancaterino Mar 13, 2009 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Amazing story... perfect choice for LOTD. Congratulations, and Happy 50th!!!
  • Tipi Mar 13, 2009 @ 10:53 am | delete
    Congratulations on not slowing down, you and your story are an inspiration to me. I long for spring so I can really enjoy hiking again in the great outdoors. North Dakota in cold and we have had lots of snow this winter. - Now I have the Spring Fever even more. - Great lens! LOTD!
  • 1crazydream Mar 13, 2009 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Wow, how amazing! 5* for sure! I can't wait to read more on your second round of the trip! Thank you so much for inspiring people with this! Truly awesome!
  • K_Linda Mar 13, 2009 @ 10:29 am | delete
    I have wanted to do something like that all my life and never got up the nerve...good for you for doing it. I am inspired!!! Congratulations on LOTD!
  • d-artist Mar 13, 2009 @ 10:02 am | delete
    good for you! great story...5*
  • packman57 Mar 13, 2009 @ 9:49 am | delete
    Congrat's on LOTD. Keep us updated. A truly great story to follow and wish you well on your travels. 5*****
  • JaguarJulie Mar 13, 2009 @ 9:40 am | delete
    An amazing undertaking -- you are an awesome example for all of us who might be hitting 50 today, tomorrow, or in the near future! Congratulations for such a terrific experience and of course for LOTD! Just remarkable.
  • roysumit Mar 13, 2009 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD. Challenging self is worth of a challenge.
  • purplelady Mar 13, 2009 @ 9:29 am | delete
    You are one impressive woman at any age. Congratulations on your decision to celebrate your 50th in such an awesome fashion. Congratulations also on your
    LOTD. Having just had my Dr. Seuss lens picked as LOTD, I can tell you how much effect it will have on your visitors and your ranking. It is indeed an honor.

    I love your lens and will be checking back in to follow your bike trip and to be there for your 50th birthday. To quote Dr. Seuss: "If we didn't have birthdays, you wouldn't be you. If you'd never been born, well then what would you do?" You, my dear, would not be taking the bicycle trip of your life. Ride on!

    5 bikes, some rolls of the lens and 1 fave.
  • happynutritionist Mar 13, 2009 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Wonderful story...I always love reading about people's travels, started years back reading "A Walk Across America", thanks for sharing, and may your journey bring you home safely and gratified! What do you have planned for your 60th? :-)
    Congrats on lens of the day
  • TheGreenerMe Mar 13, 2009 @ 9:09 am | delete
    Congratulations on Lens of the Day!
  • scooter_man Mar 13, 2009 @ 8:45 am | delete
    WOW you should be very proud of yourself, right before I turned 50 I promised myself to do a 50 mile bike ride on my 50th I did a 53 mile ride and felt great about myself. That was 12 years ago, now after reading your story I feel I should do more for my 63rd coming up in May. I have gone through major health issues lately and feel I should do something special before it's too late. You inspire me, would love to meet you when your in Florida, I live on the Gulf Coast near Saint Petersburg. Please contact me and let me know when your here. There is a bike trail from up north that goes right through Saint Petersburg its about 42 miles long and safe to ride on. Best of luck to you!
  • Susan52 Mar 13, 2009 @ 7:30 am | delete
    You are one brave woman! Sounds like a fabulous trip. Happy biking, and congratulations on your LOTD accomplishment as well!
  • kiwisoutback Mar 13, 2009 @ 6:42 am | delete
    Great story! This is an incredible journey. Congratulations on LOTD!
  • alteredkat Mar 13, 2009 @ 6:32 am | delete
    WOW! That's amazing!...very inspiring...way to go! beautiful pics too and Congrats on making LotD!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Mar 13, 2009 @ 6:30 am | delete
    Definitely a trip of a life time and a well done lens. Congratulations on lens of the day!

    Brenda
  • C-Joy Mar 13, 2009 @ 6:02 am | delete
    Yay you!! After this, Ragbrai should be no problem:)
  • spirituality Mar 13, 2009 @ 5:29 am | delete
    Congrats on making lens of the day :) I bike almost daily, but a trip like yours would be out of the question for me. I would not have the stamina. Inspiring though.
  • GingerAlly Mar 13, 2009 @ 3:17 am | delete
    This is so inspiring! I would like to take a year long trip one day. Fabulous lens!
  • JJNW Mar 13, 2009 @ 2:15 am | delete
    You are an inspiration, especially as I approach the end of my 40's. Thanks for sharing your great story!
  • Ener-G Mar 13, 2009 @ 12:34 am | delete
    Gee, maybe Squidooers can invite you to their homes along the way. Unfortunately it looks like you went through Montana already. I'm near Yellowstone Park if you get back this way.
  • jeffwend Mar 13, 2009 @ 12:11 am | delete
    How did you like cycling alongside Lake Michigan? This summer I am going to ride the Kal-Haven trail with my wife and we are going to camp at the lake. It takes us from our home in Kalamazoo to South Haven on the lake, then we ride South a few miles to the State campground.
  • MysticTurtle Mar 6, 2009 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    Thank you. I believe life is too short to not do what you want.[in reply to CreativeArtist]
  • CreativeArtist Mar 5, 2009 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    Another Kudos to you. I'm 52 and admire you for following your path.
  • Snozzle Mar 4, 2009 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    What an amazing adventure for you. Age is just a number but it sometimes gives us a kick up the backside when there is an '0' on the end. Have fun.
    Mike.
  • MysticTurtle Mar 3, 2009 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    Thanks! Sometimes I wish I were more like that. Then I could be happy with short trips...but that just doesn't satisfy. [in reply to MiaBellezza]
  • MiaBellezza Mar 2, 2009 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    You have my greatest admiration - I'm afraid I'm more like a race horse; short spurts and then kaput~! 5*
  • mulberry Mar 1, 2009 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Fabulous. I will be 50 this year. I could do this but wow it would take some serious time! Kudos to you.
  • MysticTurtle Feb 26, 2009 @ 9:37 pm | in reply to Ramkitten | delete
    Actually, the ride isn't done yet. I've been on "winter break" in New Mexico, and will be back on the road in a few weeks. Definitely, plan an adventure...so important to celebrate those milestone birthdays!
  • Ramkitten Feb 26, 2009 @ 9:03 pm | delete
    Hey!! How cool to find you (well, I guess you found ME first) on here! What a neat surprise! And THIS is awesome. I'm lensrolling, favoriting, becoming a fan, and all that good stuff. I had no idea you'd done this (the year-long ride). How great! I'm about to turn 40, myself, and I really should plan some birthday adventure for myself. This is definitely inspiring.

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I had a normal childhood, but somewhere along the way I took off on my own path. I backpacked the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail in 2001 and the 700-mile... more »

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