Cycling the Underground Railroad--Part 1
DAY 28: LEWISPORT TO BRANDENBURG, KY Today was the 2nd longest ride of this part of the Underground Railroad route. But it was also one of the most special. I was joined by Mark and Cheryl Dobbs of Indianapolis. Mark and Cheryl Dobbs. Mark would be my riding companion for the day! I have known Mark for over 50 years. His dad, the late Dr. Howard Dobbs, was the Minister at the church I grew up in. He was a very important mentor and friend even into my adult life. I say without hesitation that he was one of the most significant influences in my life. His wife, Carolyn, was my long suffering piano teacher (of which I was a horrible student). Mark celebrating his 60th birthday riding over 60 miles on Highway 60. Today was Mark's 60th birthday. There is a tradition among "mature" cyclists to ride your age in miles on your birthday. Here he is (above) on his 60th birthday riding 60 miles on U.S. Highway 60. He actually rode 69 ...