Tag Archives: bicycle

Thoughts on Bicycle Travel

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I had thought about, planned for, and trained for my bicycle tour for at least a year. Last January I went back to the US and returned with the equipment I couldn’t get here, so I was serious about it … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Thank You’s

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

As I have accomplished my bicycle trip I have been so thankful and amazed by all the support, encouragement, congratulations, and good thoughts that have been sent to me. I appreciate each and every one of you who have helped … Continue reading →

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The Destination is Reached!

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

After all the dreaming, preparation, training, cycling, and traveling I could hardly believe it when I crossed into Nicaragua, and I can hardly believe now that I am here. The last leg of the trip was also the best – … Continue reading →

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Leaving Costa Rica

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I had been cycling for many days, occasionally taking a bus but mostly making my way on the bike. When I started it seemed like it was going to take a long time to get anywhere, but later when I … Continue reading →

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Nicoya to Playa Hermosa

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Wednesday, my objective was to bike from Nicoya to Playa Hermosa where some friends offered to host me for a while. I was so tired the night before that I fell asleep before 8pm, so I woke up shortly after … Continue reading →

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The Ferry to the Nicoya Peninsula

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Tuesday morning I woke up in Puntarenas bright and early because my plan was to take the 6am ferry across to Cabo Blanco, and then bike to Nicoya. There was a lot of rain the night before and the morning … Continue reading →

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Exploring Jaco, Costa Rica

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

When I land somewhere for the night, I am usually too tired to do any exploring or anything not essential. In Jaco, however, I knew I was facing a couple major climbs so I decided to take the day off … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica, going to Jaco

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I was in Quepos under orders to take a rest day. I spent the evening there doing pretty much nothing, but woke up early the next morning feeling much better. By 7AM it was clear that I wasn’t getting back … Continue reading →

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On the Road in Costa Rica, Day #3

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Here we are again, cycling through Costa Rica. We were lucky last night to find a simple but charming little cabana which even had air conditioning! We were so tired that we went to bed early and woke at first … Continue reading →

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A Chance Encounter with some Fantastic Bikers!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I was biking home Monday morning after a good ride, and I met three bikers at an intersection. They had baggage on their bikes and were obviously travelers. I greeted them, and they asked if I knew of a bike shop in town. This began … Continue reading →

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