Like many Iowans Maria and Pat Steele share a love of cycling and the outdoors. And at the end of September they’re taking off on a journey of a lifetime.
The Steeles have put some miles on their bike’s tires.
“I was lucky enough to meet Pat in college who also liked to bike, so we did bicycling in college,” Maria said.
They’ve kept riding. In fact in 2015 they celebrated 37 years of marriage by cycling cross country from Florida to California.
“Wind in my face — most of the time Pat and I are out together and it’s a chance to talk or not to talk and enjoy the trails,” Maria said.
“I’ve kind of wondered there being too much time together would be detrimental, but I think we grew together as a couple,” Pat said.