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About TouringTunes

Petunia is a 14 year old Jackapoo (Jack Russell-poodle mix) who has traveled across the United States on the back of her human's bicycle.... twice. She's also cross-country cycled from Busan to Seoul, South Korea. Petunia and her human currently reside in Montana. (2/2026)

Climb Every Mountain

We left lovely Crozet yesterday after getting some good rest in a field adjacent to their fire department, having an insanely overpriced and mediocre breakfast, and drying our still-wet clothes at the laundromat. We could see the mountains toward Afton … Continue reading

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Oh, and we made a little GoPro video

We’re still working out the kinks of uploading and editing, but for now, here’s a little sample of the bike cam footage!

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Charlottesville, Crozet, and Onward to the Cookie Lady

Upon arriving in Charlottesville, we were greeted by my friend Dawn from Harrisonburg, VA, who drove an hour to be our first and only sag wagon, bringing delicious pasta and chicken dishes from a local Italian restaurant, wonderful desserts, and … Continue reading

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Mineral, Virginia

It was decided yesterday that we would forgo the trip to the eastern coastal town of Yorktown, VA, the official start point of the TransAmerica route going westward, in favor of just heading west toward Charlottesville. Somewhat disappointing, but sometimes … Continue reading

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Take me to church

We rode through a lot of rural nothingness around Beaverdam, VA yesterday, although there are plenty of mostly Baptist churches to be seen. We stopped for a quick lunch we made up (ramen noodles and chili in a can) in … Continue reading

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