(Cross-posted from Scooter Quest) Good morning! Currently the US Olympic Scooter Quest Team is parked at a Sleep Inn in Brunswick, Ohio. Day Five will present many challenges, namely: Pennsylvania. Have you ever looked at the map? It’s a big state! Day Four presented a challenge I hadn’t considered: Dustin’s scooter, Stella, seized. I’m reminded [...]

(Cross-posted from Scooter Quest) Okay, I’m up. I’m up. Last evening, I participated in an impromptu going away celebration with my neighbors in front of my building. This morning, I’m still feeling the fun… So much so, that my 8AM appointment with Ashley at Moxie turned into a 8:15 appointment… Right after she called and [...]

(Cross-posted from Scooter Quest.) Holy cow! Just a little over 30-ish hours ’til departure! I’m feeling rather accomplished at this moment. I’ve been up all night packing and I feel like I’m good to go. I still need to find some quality beef jerky. Any recommendations? Sean’s almost near Minneapolis (I think, I haven’t actually [...]

Wow! We’re almost ready to go… Here’s an update since my last freak out. Currently, Shirley is at Scooterville getting a quick check-up with the addition of a front rack. (Side note, I just want to add that Bob, Jonathan, Steven, Dave, Nick and the rest are a bunch of amazing folks. They’ve taken great [...]

See that!? It’s time, slipping away! Alright, full disclosure: I’m kinda freaking out. I’m not packed. I’m not prepared. I’ll probably die. (I sound like Andy from last year…) Shirley, my scooter, although a champ, worries me. I worry that she’ll break down. I worry that I’ll be run over by a cow. I worry [...]