Hello, It has recently been pointed out to me that my contact email is not on my profile. This is most unfortunate since I’ve been begging people to share their stories with me. So at long last, my email address! aaronjmcurtis@gmail.com Please, share your stories. Although there’s only a few days left of the ride, […]

I’ve really stepped up my game since the last blog (such a long time ago right?) I have ridden up the Bluegrass Hill twice, and Ladera Norte once. I would have tried to climb the Yaupon Hill, but my bike almost got stolen the other day. Luckily my friend Mark found the guy trying to […]

Hi everyone! This will be a quick entry. But I thought I’d check in while I had the chance. I’m in Beaver Creek at the Westmark Inn (really great place with a computer in the lobby) and we’re about to roll out for the day. Today we cross the border into Alaska and what has […]

It’s Day 60, and the Sierras are taking their sweet time getting here. Well, I don’t actually know that– all I know is that I expected them to be here aeons ago, and here I am waiting anxiously for them. I don’t like suspense, bleh. Haha, I’m so excited to see them that I’m pretending […]

Well hello again, my hypothetical internet reader. After my long hiatus from blog posting, I’m here writing my third in as many days. Hopefully you enjoy it. The other morning while preparing for Dease Lake (See previous blog) one of my team mates, Stew, gave us a quote from “The Oracle at Delphi”. The quote […]

So every year a group of Texas 4000 Rockies riders sets out on a challenge. They leave from Meziadin Junction, bright and early, and cycle to Dease Lake. Generally this stretch of riding is done over the course of three days. This small group accomplishes this in the space of a day, arriving in Dease […]

I think I’m still wrapping my head around what exactly Texas 4000 is. Each meeting I go to, I find myself whipped back and forth between the terrifying reality that is cancer and the incredible strength of the people who meet it head on. Each meeting, I’m reminded that cancer is here, that cancer is […]

To start off: I’m sorry I have not blogged more. Hopefully I can make up for it in the next 15 or so days. Make no mistake about it: Cycling is hard. It’s especially difficult while on a 4,500 mile, transcontinental bike ride from Austin, TX to Anchroage, AK. The other day I finally had […]

This summer has taught me many things about myself, others, life values, and challenges. There is one main thing however that I’ve gained the most insight on – perspective. Life after 54 days on road has shown me that anything and everything can be turned into a positive with just one simple change of perspective. […]

Today is Day 54, rest day in Dease Lake. We have come already over 3000 miles since Austin. I believe we are in the most beautiful part of the ride in British Columbia. Looking back so far, Oklahoma could have the nicest people. Colorado we were constantly spoiled by wonderful hosts especially in Boulder and […]