Jim Green Music
Phone# 630-313-9056
  • Home
  • Music
  • Shows
  • Videos
  • Tabs
  • Bookings/Press
  • About
  • Contact

Day 1 52miles Wayne, IL - Morris

4/28/2016

1 Comment

 
I thought I'd have nothing to write about for day one. Boy, was i wrong. Because of some issues with the bike i actually left to start this tour today instead of on April 26th. I'm in my tent in Morris IL at my first free (/totally illegal) campsite as i write this. I have a lot to say but I'll be breif cuz I'm tired.

I've read some books on how other people have biked or hiked across the US and we're in awe of how nice and generous fills were. In fact, that was my experience with my first and only bike tour i did a couple years ago. This time, not so much. At least not day one. So far my guitar got clipped my the mirror of a pickup truck (so that's gone), i was shoved off my bike, had someone pretend they were going to run me over, got garbage thrown at me and also got called an asshole. Yep, it's been a full day. Ugh.. I no it'll get better though.

Anyway, I'm including a pic of my campsite for those who were envious of what I'm doing. Maybe you still are, maybe not. Also for those who think I'm crazy so you can rest asure you were right. Ha..

OK, that's it for now.
​Be kind..
Picture
1 Comment

Travel Guitar

4/20/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
0 Comments

The Real Maps

4/20/2016

0 Comments

 
I told you all i had a better map. Haha.. I got these from Adventure Cycling Association. Pricey but awesome! Saved me a lot of time in trying to figure out a safe route. They even list bike shops, grocery stores and campgrounds.
Picture
0 Comments

True North Bike Ride

4/12/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
As you can see from the pic.. In two weeks I'm leaving to start my 8,700 mile US bicycle tour. I'll be traveling through 11 states and visiting 14 national parks.. maybe more.. maybe less. Part of the fun is I can go and do or not do whatever I want. Keepin it loosey goosey and fun. Even though it'll be five to six months of awesome things like riding, hiking, camping and yes, playing guitar, I know there's a fair share of hardship that goes into taking on something like this. On my last bike tour I got bit by a dog on my second day and chased 12 times through out the rest of my trip from those sprinting jaws of death. It happened so often I nicknamed myself, Dog-Bait! A lack of funds and needing to free camp all along the way will also provide it's fair share of danger. Anyway, I've been rolling the idea of this trip around in my head for a long time now (since my late 20s) and even though I'm currently suffering from a minor leg injury, it's time. I really don't want to put this off any longer. I'm equally excited and nervous! Nervous mainly because this is the only map I have.. just kidding.

When I return, I will most likely be moving away from the Chicago area to try and live somewhere new for a change.. maybe out West.. I need some mountains in my life! :) But of course I'll be back as often as I can to visit and play in and around Chicago again. 


I'm sure I'll be posting some updates from time to time here on my 2¢ blog and my Instagram account at TRUE_NORTH_LIVING but I'm not putting any pressure on myself with committing to regular updates. I kinda love the idea of going on a weekly or monthly social media detox but.. I reserve the right to change my mind. If anything you'll hear all about it via music on the next CD! ♫

So with that said, this is just to give you all a quick update so you don't have to wonder later if I quit music and joined the circus. Nope, I'm just going out for a long bike ride.

Cheers,

Jim

0 Comments

    Author

    Jim Green - musician, runner, cyclist, vegan, tax payer.

    Archives

    February 2017
    January 2017
    October 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013

    Categories

    All
    Hiking
    Nameless To Famous Tour
    New Record (summer 2015)
    Quotes I Like
    Running
    Thoughts & Thank Yous After The Shows
    True North Bike Ride
    Vegan Recipes

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.