Update



Look at the map below and you will see Waterman's
Tavern below Providence, RI as one of the encampments
of the the French in 1781, this pic is my standing in front
of Watermans Tavern which is now a private home.
Isn't that cool!



Hey all, working my tail off here in Kansas to bring in funds so I can get back up to the East Coast. It is not easy following your dreams and keeping the bills paid.

I am still fundraising for the Expedition (s). If you would like to help out I would be grateful. Remember, I am doing this as a volunteer. Mapping out the first bicycle route on the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route!

Mapping out a bike route on a National Historic Trail, remembering sacrifices made by the American Revolutionary Soldiers so we could have the Liberty and Freedoms we so enjoy today, and promoting alternative transportation-the bicycle- for travel and transportation.

NEXT: I am talking with local communities along the W3R abut promoting tourism to their areas via the Bike Route.

I will be meeting with Eric Weis of the East Coast Greenway Alliance regarding the routes thru downtown Providence and Hartford, CT. I plan to complete the state of CT and NY in Early September, and if all the funding comes together with your help the rest of the route in time for the Anniversary of the surrender of the British to General Washington on October 19th in Yorktown, VA.

Thank so much to Shawna Beckner, Whitney Bartelli, Freeman Smith, and Stephanie Smith for their recent donations.

Peace, Bill

How I will carry all my gear

On the expedition I will carry all my own gear-clothes, tools, first aid kit, shoes, food, tent, sleeping bag, toiletries, rain gear, etc. All in four panniers (saddle bags). Here is a good short video from our expedition partners, the Adventure Cycling Association, explaining how to use and ride with panniers.

Arkel is an official sponsor of the Expedition

We are excited to announce that Arkel is now an official gear sponsor for the expedition. In my opinion Arkel makes the best panniers in the world, but they don't stop there, they also have racks, cycling wear, seat bags, rear trunks, and much more.

Arkel designs and builds the finest Bicycle Panniers for Bike Commuting, Mountain Biking, Bike Touring, or around-the-world Expeditions.

From Arkel:



I have used Arkels Tail Rider
for 6 years and 60,000 miles
and it still is my only rear trunk!



"Our designs integrate countless hours of experience from the road and in the saddle and from tons of customer feedback. There’s no place better to gather information than from the road so yes we listen and we continually try to improve our saddlebags in all aspects. We back our products with a no hassle warranty so you get peace of mind when you purchase your Arkel equipment. We also provide what we hope is the best possible customer service you can expect from a pannier company. We are dedicated to the complete riding experience from beginning to end and we know bikes and will assist you with whatever question you may have on outfitting your bike for your next ride, urban commute, tour or off road adventure."

So if you are looking for panniers or bags to keep your gear or groceries in, or rain gear to keep you warm and dry, Arkel is the right choice, and tell them Bill sent you!