Originally Posted by
TomRides
Hey great to see some drivers on here! Been in the industry from the supply side for about 7 years..most recently selling the Tough Tested brand, but have been really happy to see SOME travel centers trying to do things to help drivers stay fit. I'm not nor ever have been a driver but I've talked to plenty and know it's a huge challenge. I applaud you guys for hauling those extra couple of wheels along with your 18 and getting out to stay fit. I also do a ride every year for the American Diabetes Association called the Tour de Cure. Great event and they hold it in a whole bunch of states..check it out.
Stay safe out there....
Ha ha, the closest thing most truck stops have to fitness equipment is the pinball machines.
I don't get to ride most days on the road, the days are often too long, and I'm just plain pooped when it's over. If it wasn't for that dratted 14 hr window, there would be more opportunities to stop mid day for a ride when I spot a nice trail somewhere.
But there are times when the day ends early enough, and the location is right, and I can get a nice ride in. Posted about one like that in Chippewa Falls last week.
Or, there was the time last October when I did a reset in Council Bluffs and hooked up with fellow 50 plus member, Billydonn for a great ride on the Wabash Trace Trail.
Some weeks, I just take my bike for a 3500 mile ride in the bunk, and never get the chance to take it out.