A Cross-Country Bike Ride  to Benefit the Youth Services Programs of the Sandpoint Idaho Rotary Club  

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    Early Morning Walks and Hikes
    Mel Dick
    • Apr 5
    • 1 min

    Early Morning Walks and Hikes

    Had a great day yesterday in the Northern Redwoods of California. Hiked the Trail of the Titans and did an early morning walk along the...
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    Walking Among Giants and a Small World
    Mel Dick
    • Apr 3
    • 1 min

    Walking Among Giants and a Small World

    Spent the day In the Redwoods National park walking among giants....trees that are the tallest and oldest in the world. 370+ feet tall...
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    Wine Country and the California Coast
    Mel Dick
    • Apr 1
    • 1 min

    Wine Country and the California Coast

    Spent the last 3 days in Napa Valley enjoying great wine and good food. Drove up the Northern California coast yesterday and plan on...
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    Walking Among Giants
    Mel Dick
    • Mar 28
    • 1 min

    Walking Among Giants

    Spent the day touring the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Walked among the largest known tree in the world, General Sherman,...
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    Welcome to California
    Mel Dick
    • Mar 27
    • 1 min

    Welcome to California

    Welcome to California. Spent over $200 ont approximately 30 gallons of gas today!!! Great sand dunes as we left Yuma Arizona yesterday...
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    On the Road Again
    Mel Dick
    • Mar 25
    • 1 min

    On the Road Again

    After 4 weeks of hiking, biking and enjoying our time in Tucson with old friends we are on the road again. In Yuma Az. tonight heading...
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    Hiking, Biking, Petroglyphs and Birds
    Mel Dick
    • Mar 13
    • 1 min

    Hiking, Biking, Petroglyphs and Birds

    Been spending lots of time on hiking and biking in the Saguaro National Park. It is actually two separate locations, one about 10 miles...
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    Sharing the Road and Desert Hiking
    Mel Dick
    • Mar 5
    • 1 min

    Sharing the Road and Desert Hiking

    Finally after weeks of cool weather the last few days have been in the 80's. Got in a great 65+ mile ride around Tucson on...
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    Snow, Planes and the Perfect Margarita
    Mel Dick
    • Mar 2
    • 1 min

    Snow, Planes and the Perfect Margarita

    Great bike ride in the foothills of Oro Valley yesterday. Yes, that is snow in the foothills!!! Rode in an area I have never ridden in...
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    West Texas, Sunsets, Relaxed and CHAFE 150
    Mel Dick
    • Feb 26
    • 1 min

    West Texas, Sunsets, Relaxed and CHAFE 150

    Finally arrived In Tucson a couple of days ago after battling 30-50 mile an hour winds for two days in West Texas, New Mexico and...
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    Wine, Longhorns and Hills
    Mel Dick
    • Feb 22
    • 1 min

    Wine, Longhorns and Hills

    After spending a week in the Texas Hill Country visiting wineries and distilleries, eating great BBQ, watching Texas Longhorns and...
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    Texas Hill Country
    Mel Dick
    • Feb 18
    • 1 min

    Texas Hill Country

    Currently staying in the Texas Hill Country about an hour from Austin and San Antonio. Lots of sunshine but cool. Some great walks, a...
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    Cajun Country
    Mel Dick
    • Feb 14
    • 1 min

    Cajun Country

    A great past couple of days. Sun and biking along the Gulf Islands National Seashore on the Emerald Coast of the Florida Panhandle. ...
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    The Emerald Coast....Snow or Sand????
    Mel Dick
    • Feb 8
    • 1 min

    The Emerald Coast....Snow or Sand????

    We are staying in Navarre Beach along the Emerald Coast, an unofficial name for the coastal area of Florida on the Gulf of Mexico that...
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    Mercedes Dealership and the Beach
    Mel Dick
    • Feb 6
    • 1 min

    Mercedes Dealership and the Beach

    After leaving the Tiffin RV service center, we spent the night in the parking lot of the Mercedes dealership in Hoover Alabama so we...
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    Riding Out The Storm
    Mel Dick
    • Feb 3
    • 1 min

    Riding Out The Storm

    After what seemed like weeks (it was actually only 12 days) we finally arrived at Tiffin Motor Homes Wayfarer RV factory service center...
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    8 Days, 2794 Miles, 5 RV Parks and 2 Hotels
    Mel Dick
    • Jan 29
    • 1 min

    8 Days, 2794 Miles, 5 RV Parks and 2 Hotels

    We have been on the road for 8 days, driven almost 2,800 miles, stayed in 5 RV parks and 2 hotels. Still 3 days away from our...
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    Lake Mead, Joshua Trees and Horspitality
    Mel Dick
    • Jan 26
    • 1 min

    Lake Mead, Joshua Trees and Horspitality

    Got a late start out of Las Vegas today. Had the RV de-winterized and had to fix two flat tires on my bike from yesterday's afternoon...
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    Back in the Saddle
    Mel Dick
    • Jan 24
    • 1 min

    Back in the Saddle

    Left cold, snowy Idaho and Montana for more of the same in Utah. After staying in Ogden Utah, traveled through more snow and cold...
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    On the Road Again
    Mel Dick
    • Jan 22
    • 1 min

    On the Road Again

    Left Sandpoint in the snow yesterday in our new RV. I'm driving the RV and Claudia is bringing up the rear with our Jeep. Don't ask why...
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    About Me

    Why I'm Riding

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    I’m excited about riding and hope to raise funds for the Sandpoint Rotary Club’s Youth Service programs.  These programs make a significant difference in the lives of thousands of students as they prepare for the future.

     

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