Is he taking calls while riding? Or do we need to call in the evening? I normally wouldn't call unless I thought I could help him in some tangible way, but I may call to wish him a merry Christmas and a safe completion of his trip.

I already offered him a place to stay but my location isn't ideal (I could pick him up and drop him back in DC but I am maybe 50 miles north of DC) so I doubt he will take me up on it. I hope he gets plenty of offers in Virginia and DC as it is most likely to be cold when he passes through there. Those of you on his route please consider the hospitality you have received on tour and pay it forward. It is a win win. He gets some help and conversation and you get to be a part of his trip. I really encourage folks to just do this on a general basis, not just in Ryan's case.

Perhaps I will try to ride with him at some point if our respective schedules allow.