Photo Gallery | Along the bike trail

June 26, 2017 - Netherlands - Sharing a few photos from the bike trail today.

The price of a little petrol in Amsterdam.

A brilliant bicycle in Holland. Perfect for transporting children or a case of Pabst from Jeff's Spirits on Main. 

 The artwork at the roundabouts is very Calatrava.

The tree-lined canals run through all the towns with designated bike lanes on each side. 

It is cozy and beautiful all in the same breath. 

My first windmill sighting in Holland. It's on my bucket list to get a tour inside before I leave. 

Fields of flowers line both sides of the bike path as I make my way from Amsterdam to Leiden. 

A thatched-roof house. Very gingerbread. 

Stopped to help Fernando at the side of the road; his chain slipped off. The unique thing about a cycle in Holland is that they all seem to have wrap-around chain guards. Good at keeping grease off a pant leg but a total hindrance with small screws if you need to fix. We teamed up and solved it. 

IN TRIBUTE: Bob Becker

Today Judy Steffes is riding in tribute to Bob Becker.

If you would like me to ride in tribute of your loved one, please email a photo to thebikewriter@gmail.com or judyharley@yahoo.com, include the person's name and a brief note if you like, and send your contribution securely by clicking HERE.

The entire $100 donation is tax deductible and will go toward Alzheimer's programs at Cedar Community.

Goatheads are NOT cute, fuzzy creatures

Stopped at Two Wheel Bike Shop in Albuquerque. It's a locally owned bike shop that has a great collection of vintage bikes, including a boy's Stingray. It had classic high-rise handlebars and a banana seat with a shifter on the crossbar.

Charlie Ervin was the friendly face behind the counter. He went out of his way to help me with some mapping options and then he gave me the "goathead" talk.

"You've heard the warnings," he said.

Goatheads are these fun little weeds that produce a nut-like thorn by the thousands. Ervin took out a small film container and poured some into the palm of his hand.

"You'll be okay if you stay on the road, but carry your bike; don't roll it if you're in the grass," he said.

This is a rugged little weed that can instantly and easily puncture a tire. Word has it, the best way to eliminate goathead is with a propane weed burner.

Riding in Tribute to Pat Bohn during upcoming tour

The 2016 Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's leaves shortly (June 21) and this year I have the honor to ride each day in tribute to people in and around West Bend and Washington County.

Today Lee and Sandy Stehling made a donation and asked that I ride a day in tribute to Pat Bohn.

Pat owns Bits 'n Pieces Floral with his wife Deb.

Last year Pat revealed in a video on WashingtonCountyInsider he had Alzheimer's.


While Pat's diagnosis isn't what anyone wants to hear, he and Deb have wrapped their arms around the disease and stepped up their activity in the community - bringing fundraisers to the forefront and talking openly about their daily challenges and rewards.

If you would like me ride in tribute of your loved one, please email a photo to thebikewriter@gmail.com or judyharley@yahoo.com, include the person's name and a brief note if you like, and send your contribution.


The entire $100 donation, is tax deductible and will go toward Alzheimer's programs at Cedar Community.

Click here to submit your donation. 

Jerseys are in and we're not talking cows!

The jerseys for the 2016 Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's have arrived! Megan from Horicon Bank is helping me model the new look. She's obviously the pro and I'm totally copying. 

Many thanks to tour sponsors USCCA, Thrivent Financial, Gruber Tool & Die, Dental Professions in Germantown, A&W Iron and Metal, Cast Iron, Wiedmeyer Trucking, Extra Mile Snow Plowing, Promotions Pros, Cedar Community, Husars House of Fine Diamonds and thanks to Michael Albiero for designing a wonderful logo. 

Tour leaves for New Mexico on June 21. ALL money raised stays local and benefits music activities and exercise programs at Cedar Community. 

CLICK HERE to donate!

2016 Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's jerseys arrive!

The 2016 Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's jerseys have arrived! Megan from Horicon Bank helped model the new look. She's the pro and obviously I'm cheating and looking to copy.

Thanks to all the wonderful sponsors for their support including Tim Schmidt and USCCA, Horicon Bank, Cast Iron, A&W Iron and Metal, Thrivent Financial, Wiedmeyer Trucking, Extra Mile Snow Plowing, Gruber Tool & Die, Dental Professionals in Germantown, Promotion Pros and Cedar Community.

Thanks so much to Husar's House of Fine Diamonds for printing and supplying the jerseys. 

Tour leaves June 21 for New Mexico!


Please remember that 100 percent of the money raised stays local and goes to exercise and music activities at Cedar Community. If you'd like to donate click here.