Thanks; I wasn't sure if I could handle a tent after all of these years (I'm 53) but it was fun!

I have to special order front racks and my bike shop said they'd need me to bring it in and they'd see what kind they need to order, and it would probably take awhile to come in. I don't want to be without my bike so I'll probably wait until the weather is too cold to ride and then bring it in so it's ready for next year.

It was a good thing I was alone on my first post-op bike ride, too because I cried dozens of happy tears.

LOL; that's sweet!

I couldn't stop smiling on my first ride.

What an adventure! Love the pics!

Thank you!

Congratulations! You did it. You beat me. My bike is loaded up and sitting in the family room. I purchased a new folding tire and a 1 lb 9 oz chair at REI today. I have the maps to ride from the Detroit area over to the west side of the state and then up to Mackinaw. I leave after a camping trip with my grandkids from Wed to Sun. We have to get together.

Wow, that sounds amazing! I hope you'll take plenty of photos and share them later.

I'm nowhere near able to do such a big trip yet! What kind of bike do you have?

I wish I had my passport; I'd meet you in Mackinac! Are you going to the Island? It's so pretty there.

Your REI chair sounds great! Sorry for all of the questions

Holy jumpin' - I'm impressed! I wasn't familiar with that area so I Googled, "Detroit Area to Mackinaw"
~ it's approx. 26 hrs by bike! :D

Outstanding, m'dear!

What an amazing adventure and a true inspiration! The pictures look like so much fun - so glad you enjoyed yourself and thank you for sharing pictures with us. I want to do something like that soon.