The deluge and lightning had passed by the morning and it was time to get rolling along. Is there a phobia of sitting still too long? I don't have my copy of the DSM handy. Out onto the rain slick roads through tight mossy turns and overhanging hardwood canopies. The region is full of dammed up reservoirs and villages covered by the cost of progress and growth. I made a brief stop in Woodstock to see what the small village had to offer. Championing it's famous past, there were many natural food boutiques, tie-dye draped shops and real-estate offices catering to the vacationing monied elite from NYC. Aside from a few unique characters with feathered hats, tight pants and long beards, it seemed like a touristy place cashing in on the name and historic festival. I don't even recall taking a pic before scooting on toward Phonecia. I'm now at the Hudson River in the warming morning light making my way to the Green Mtns of VT. Arlington here I come (again but this time with passport).
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Zac
6/10/2015 02:43:15 am
Hey man, I am taking off on a cross country bicycle trip this August from VA to CA and was wondering if you had any advice on the best techniques to find somewhere to camp out? I figure I will hit a hotel every once in awhile, but want to keep the cost low and do some free camping if possible. Thanks!
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Mike Saunders
6/10/2015 02:46:32 am
Sure man, you'll get really good at stelathcamping on a bicycle. Look for a place to camp around dusk that is out of view from the road and away from barking dogs. Wait at least 10 min there before setting-up to be sure there isn't any unusual things nearby (like bears, snakes or cops).
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Zac
6/11/2015 02:40:13 am
Awesome man thanks! Jim Haugan at Village Skis and Bikes told me about your ride and site. Looks super rad. I might have to look into building a site like this for my ride too. Keep cruisin'!
Tracy
6/11/2015 11:42:57 am
Mike are all these photos from the GoPro ???
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Larry
6/15/2015 03:07:26 am
Hi Mike,
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Mike Saunders
6/16/2015 02:20:21 am
Thanks Larry. Those clear days are great for drying wet gear and clearing a foggy mind. Thanks for following along.
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Mike SaundersIn May 2014 I quit my job to ride a Honda Ruckus over 69'000 mi and counting. Wild camping most nights and cooking most of my own meals, I keep the costs low and the landscape changing. Archives
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