Welcome to Kick Up Some Dust!
We’re a husband and wife who are ready to kick up some dust by biking across the country. That is, Mark will be doing the biking and Jane will be pulling the trailer and doing a “little” biking on the side and some hiking too.
Along the way we hope to slow down and explore all the side roads and little towns we’ve never had time to do before (that Jane always wanted to do and Mark not so much).
This trip is a bucket-list item for Mark. You see, it kind of runs in the family.
It Runs or Bikes in the Family
Mark’s brother Steve biked from Indiana to San Diego when he was 19 years old. Our son Jesse walked across America from California to Florida in 2011 when he was 19 years old and then biked from Indiana to Denver. Jesse’s trip was a fundraiser to
raise money for the burn unit at Riley Hospital, where he was briefly a patient.
And Mark will be biking from Florida to Portland when he is 55 years old. Just a few years later than the other two, but better late than never. Actually, it’s the perfect time. We’re empty nesters, so our little kids have grown up. Jesse and our daughter, Amber, are both in their 20s.
We’ve been saving for this trip for years, and Mark is making a career change, so we figured this is our chance to kick up some dust. I will continue to work from the road as a freelance writer and certified aromatherapist.
For the next 30 days I will be chilling, I mean working in Bonita Springs, Florida, while Mark trains. We’ll be posting updates during this time, showing some pics of how we are planning on pulling all this off. Only time will tell if it works out. Our departure date from Florida is scheduled for April 15, 2017, and we can’t wait to get going.
Thanks for being along for the journey. And remember, no matter where you are …
Kick up some of your own dust!
I’m so excited to kick up some dust with you…well me in my classroom living vicariously through you!
That is so cool! We are excited for your students to “take the trip” with us!
So excited they are excited! Thanks, Teach!
Not seeing much dust, just dust bunnies! How is the truck/trailer driving lessons going! Wes and I are so excited for you!
Ha ha! Well, Carol, I had my first lesson on the road as we have been traveling to Florida. And, hallelujah, it’s gone really well! Now for that backing up part …
So excited for you!! Ron and I are going to “kick up some dust” this summer. We are going to Alaska for 2 weeks. No cruise for us!! We are hopping planes and the ferry system then renting a car. Can’t wait!! Being in our 50’s is THE BEST. Can’t wait to see your trip experiences!!
SAFE TRAVELS❤️❤️🚴♀️🚴
I LOVE it, Donna! I know – the 50s are great! I can’t wait to hear some of your details. We’ve never been to Alaska. That’s another bucket list for us. Will you be Facebooking or anything about your trip?
Hurray! Excited to see the country through your eyes! Love you both.
Thanks, Laura! We love you too. And I always love your posts about your Holland adventures. Your pics are the best!
Exciting. I have a friend who went solo biking from Florida to Washington…then down to California last spring./summer. He journaled through Instagram, and left with 500$. Amazing bikers along the way…have fun. We will be watching your travels! We are taking our motor home and bikes out west this summer as well. Travel on and Gods speed.
Thank you, Andrea! What are your favorite places out west? Have a wonderful trip!
We are excited for you. Looking forward to the time that you spend down here in South West Florida
We will have some fun times together for sure!
Can’t wait to follow you on this epic journey.
Thanks, Matt! We are excited it’s finally here. Mark starts training tomorrow.
You two are amazing! Thank you for sharing your story, we’re following your journey as it happens. Best wishes from your new Canadian friends, Ardeth and Denton
Mark said to tell you we’ve adopted you as our Canadian aunt and uncle! You have inspired us to keep going and not let life slow us down. We are so glad we met you and thanks for following our journey. We hope to see you again along a trail! Do you ever go through Indianapolis, Indiana, on your travels?