Thursday, March 31, 2011

Logo for the W3R Cycling Expedition

These our rough sketches for a logo design...

Here I am playing off the American Revolution Flag, "Don't Tread On Me," saying in this case-"tread on me"(bike tire treads-get it?)

a Minute Man Soldier with musket, riding a bicycle, 1781 wilderness on the right, and 2011 urban on the left

This incorporates the current logos and the bicycle, with the W3R as part of the bike frame.

basic sheild type logo, with a cyclist on left and revolutionary soldier on right(or walker on the trail). I used some modern look for the bike and the soldier...fun

some of the first logos I played with...

The above are my designs in the Expedition Journal, my good friend Bonnie and her husband are working on a logo for me, but I thought I would share these.
What are your thoughts, we are open to ideas?


 Some current various logos for the trail


I am trying to incorporate existing logos with bicycling, past/present, wilderness vs urban, and fun...let me know your thoughts and ideas!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Cycling the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (W3R)

Cycling the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, a National Historic Trail.

600+ miles, 9 states, the same route that French General Rochambeau used, in 1781, to march his army from Newport, Rhode Island, across Conneticut, to meet with General Washington in New York.

Then both armies marched through NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, and on to the British held Yorktown, Virginia where, together, they defeated the British and Lord Cornwallis, in the battle of Yorktown.


This summer I will, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will be Cycling the National Historic Trail-the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route on its 230th anniversary.


Primary mission: to map out a Cycling route on this National Historic Trail from Newport, RI to Yorktown, VA.

Secondary missions:

1)To promote cycling as an excellent form of transportation and as a way to see our National Park System.

2)Show how cycling for travel and transportation can improve the health of: people, environment, and communites.

3) Lastly, but most importantly, the Historical Significance of this National Historic Trail, and to honor those French and American soldiers who sacrificed so much for us to live in this great country of ours.


We will be rolling in wilderness areas, suburbia, and cities. This is one of three expeditions planned.

Your support is needed.



 Making this bicycle route a reality takes alot of time and effort. We will be looking for the best and safest route for each state section of the trail. If you would like to be a part of this Expedition, right now the best way is to financially support it.

A blog site and facebook page will be launched in the next few days. You will be able to follow the expedition everyday.

 You can email me directly for a address or questions. bill@poindexterrecruiting.com

Be a part of something Great!