by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 23, 2019 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
Supporter and fan appreciation post I would love to give a huge shout out of thank you for your support! My website went live a month or two ago and the response has been amazing. I want you all to know how much I appreciate the support, comments, private messages...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 21, 2019 | Miscellaneous, My Blog
While you sleep I am driving, while you are eating I am driving and while you spend time with loved ones I am driving. That is what I tell people. Probably the easiest and simplest way to describe driving a truck and virtually nobody gets it or understands it. You...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 19, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
Are you in denial of the pain I feel Do you not know how I have bled There my heart in pieces all over the ground You deny all the young places of my soul There is no freedom for the young places I am old, no time or care Are you in denial of the rage within you How...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 16, 2019 | My Blog, Poetry
The great constant in life is loss, sorrow and regret Why do you have to add to it Can things not be different between us Is there not enough loss and sorrow in this life Can we not just get through this I am here and ready to do the work Let us turn this problem into...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 14, 2019 | Biking & Camping, My Blog
Back in 2011-12, when I was doing the bulk of my research for this bike ride, there was one bike in particular that was on my radar – the Surly Long Haul Trucker. The Surly Long Haul Truck is kind of the go-to bike for bike touring. But during my research into...