Today was the start to a set back in the trip. I started peddling in Frenchtown, NJ and my right leg was not feeling so good above the kneecap. I stretched it out but it was still hurt. I had to walk my bike down a gravel path so I didn't pop the tires. About 4 miles down this path in the middle of the woods was what I think was one of those secret federal prisons. I ended up on the side of … [Read more...]
Day 5 Walpack, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ
June 6, 2010 by
Quick update before I go to bed! Got up, tried to say bye to Jim but couldn't find him. I left and it was quite the climb to milbrook village. I biked through the woods in the delaware water gap today. There was a ton of wildlife everywhere. I was held up by a thunderstorm and tornado warning in Portland, PA. It passed and I managed to navigate between the rest of the storms. There was a … [Read more...]
Day 4 Walker Valley, NY to Walpack, NY
June 5, 2010 by
Today was an interesting day. Jackie made me a delicious breakfast and my legs were sore so I waited a while to depart. Dan gave me a ride up the road to the top of the hill, which probably saved me from peddling in the dark tonight. Progress was slow, as my legs are just so sore. I made my way to Port Jervis, NY and ate at a diner for lunch. I kept on peddling and ended up in the middle of … [Read more...]
Day 3 Amenia, NY to Walker Valley, NY
June 4, 2010 by
This will be a short post as I need sleep, but it was a good day. I the trip was difficult with a hill at the beginning, but it ended up working out well. My legs are getting much stronger with the riding. I just want to give a shout out to the guys at the Bicycle Depot in New Paltz, NY. They fixed my stretched cables and gave me a spare tube for my bike as a donation for my trip. My … [Read more...]
Day 2…Enfield, CT to Amenia, NY
June 3, 2010 by
Today was a long and trying day. I woke up and Kathryn made me a delicious egg sandwhich. I then left Enfield the house by 8:30. I was cruising along in Windsor Locks, CT right near Bradley airport, and all of the sudden something snapped and I lost control of the back wheel of my bike. Luckily I have quick reflexes and regained control. I was going around 20 mph at the time. Turns out my … [Read more...]
Day 1…Gardner, Ma to Enfield, CT
June 2, 2010 by
Today was the first day of my journey! There was an awesome sendoff from the big chair in Gardner. I was happy so many people were able to come out and show their support! I noticed a few things on my trip today: Most downtowns are dieing with boarded up buildings and factories. However, the American dream still exists, with flags on the telephone poles in these towns. There are a ton of dead … [Read more...]
My Bike
May 21, 2010 by
I am riding a Trek 520 touring bike across the country. This bike has plenty of room for panniers (saddle bags), which allow me to stay filled up with supplies. The technical specifications are available here: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/520/520/ I chose this bike by doing research about the type of bike I should purchase for the trip. It was … [Read more...]
The General Plan
May 21, 2010 by
Hi Everyone. Here is the general plan for the trip. Donations I am raising funds in two ways. To donate via check, send your donation to: Lions Haiti Fund P.O Box 483 Gardner, MA 01440 If you would prefer an online donation, please visit http://www.forwardinhealth.org/ways-to-give.html You can give your donation via paypal. *Make sure you specify Jason DeFuria in the notes … [Read more...]
Love: A solution to a problem
January 26, 2010 by
Many changes were brought about by both the market revolution and the Industrial Revolution, especially to the American family. Love and personal fulfillment were more available, especially to the upper and middle classes. Those in lower classes and of minority status did not experience this new era of love and personal fulfillment at that time, but with time were eventually able to reach this … [Read more...]
Bike Ride Across the United States Summer 2010
October 27, 2009 by
It was around this time last night when I was awake and thinking about certain things that I wanted to do. What came to mind was traveling the United States. I have always wanted to go to all 50 states and see the best of what is there. While I wanted to do this in a car, and eventually I will get to it, I decided Summer 2010 is going to be about a bike ride across the United … [Read more...]
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