Category Archives: Travelogues

WYBDR: Marathon Ending

I knew this moment would happen. I’d been dreading it, but I accepted it as necessary. The “moment” was when the adventure was over. An “adventure” doesn’t end when you get home, or get to your truck, or you climb … Continue reading

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WYBDR: You Can BECOME Forever From Here

After leaving the cooler better version of myself I’d like to become, I was ready for the upcoming challenge. I made a few turns which (by luck or skill) allowed me to escape the vortex of the water cistern. I … Continue reading

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WYBDR: You Can See Forever From Here

[Recap so far: It wasn’t even noon before I’d lived a full day. I started out politely extracting myself from concertgoers. They were nice but crowded around as soon as I got up. They’d been waiting all morning to talk … Continue reading

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WYBDR: Election Schmelection!

I was busy over the weekend. I didn’t have time to write more of the WYBDR story. Meanwhile, the world seems to never run out of time to continue and hype the ongoing spastic madness that we use in lieu … Continue reading

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WYBDR: Burning Fuel

After many fits and starts and also reacting emotionally to some wingnut in a mask, I roll out of Lander on what is sure to be a Quixotic day. The first part is unavoidably on pavement and it’s not fun. … Continue reading

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WYBDR: It’s A Big World

After a confusing morning of dealing with U-Haul’s definition of “reservation” and then tracing lines on a paper map I’m itching to go. At the gas station (I’m going to need every ounce of fuel!) I get a morale boost. … Continue reading

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WYBDR: Is A Plan Involving U-Haul A Plan At All?

[If all the map talk makes your eyes glaze over, feel free to check here for a visual.] Logistics are the monster drawback to long rides on a dual sport motorcycle. Dual sports suck on the highway and you gotta’ … Continue reading

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Delay Is Not Always Bad

I hope you’ve been happily following my story of riding the WYBDR. You might have noticed I haven’t posted for a week. (Or you might not, I’ve no idea how much my writing affects anything.) The absence of posts came … Continue reading

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WYBDR: A Salute To Lander WY

I woke up happy. I was well rested and clear headed. I need to emphasize the important part of this post; I woke, well rested, in a city park that had been the scene of a music concert. Can you … Continue reading

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WYBDR: A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words

I used most of my water but the only thing better than one cup of coffee is two. What a great morning view. Whoops, looks like I’m lost again. Here’s the road to backtrack. But look, I found a shortcut! … Continue reading

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