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Tour de WYO 2017: Day 3

Rock River to Saratoga: 75 miles—I rode 50.Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Scheduled ride was 75 miles. I rode 50. Started in intermittent rain— Beautiful rainbow. One rider said, “Good omen for day!” First seventeen miles with cloud cover Temps mid 60’s. Made the headwind almost unnoticeable. Cleared off. Wyoming’s clear blue skies Bring the heat, high 80’s. Biked by […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Day 2

Wheatland to Rock River: 79 miles—I rode 43 milesMonday, July 17, 2017 This day’s ride was HARD. All the descriptors from yesterday— Losing two thousand feet With downhill highways. Strong, tailwind, powerful assist— Do not apply. Today altitude gain went from 4000 to 7000, That means lo-o-o-ong uphills for slow climbing. Headwinds made work even harder. Add heat, […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Day 1

Cheyenne to Wheatland: 72 miles (I rode 46—to Chugwater)Sunday July 16, 2017 WaHoo!Started riding at 6 a.m. Breakfast 5:30 in Cheyenne East High School. Big sprawling school, Confusing maze to those unfamiliar with design. Elizabeth & I spent more time Trying to find way out of building, Than took to eat breakfast. Last resort exit Led to high retaining […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Registration

Tomorrow we ride!Saturday, July 15, 2017 Yippee!All registered for ride that starts tomorrow! Many people, much excitement. For me … much nervousness. Tomorrow I’m scheduled to be the “entertainment”— Wheatland, WY, evening of first day. Editor error in Information pamphlet says “No entertainment in Wheatland.” At end of tonight’s introductory announcements, I walked to front, Reached out for microphone, (I get pretty bold […]

Tour de Wyoming 2017: Preparation

Friday, July 14th, 2017 On Sunday, 16th, Wyoming State bike ride begins! I will be a rider, and the speaker first night out. My five days at cabin above Centennial, Elevation 8,500 ft have been challenge I’d not expected. All is well, really. Just that years past, Acclimation to altitude happened fairly fast. Different year, Different experience. I’m […]

Northern MN: Day 12

Return Home to NorthfieldWednesday, June 28, 2017 Back home!Food was first stop, El Tequila in Northfield to share plate of nachos. Passing by “Peggy Prowe Bridge” Solid structure spanning Cannon River, Graced with bikes as sculpture & planters; I’m reminded that lovely bike options, Are just outside my door. Drove home through curtains of rain— Some light— […]

Northern MN: Day 11

Nisswa, MN—40 milesTuesday, June 27, 2017 Last biking day for this adventure…Scenic, circuitous, car drive this morning, To Nisswa. Memorable spot, Right on Paul Bunyan Bike Trail. Also home location for Stone House Coffee And their excellent scones! We made Stone House our first stop, Finding something G.F. for Bob. Northbound ride on trail Parallels highway nearly half […]

Northern MN: Day 10

Aitken, MN—34 milesMonday, June 26, 2017 Help When Needed!Beautiful ride today. Great ride temperature, Good roads, light traffic, Helpful breezes. View of lakes, Roadside flowers. All good. Returning to town, One mile from lodging. Bike sounds “funny / different”. For me, that is first indication of Flat tire! Stopped and squeezing increasingly flat tire, Guy on motorcycle pulls […]

Northern MN: Day 9

Wet Day—Aitken, MN—10 milesSunday, June 25, 2017 Find humor in the hard stuff…Today was one of those days for us. Woke to heavy rain, Meaning that we chose to change plan for day. The hard part was not highway hills, Wind in our faces, Mechanical problems… It was figuring out How to be flexible enough to Configure […]

Northern MN: Day 8

Rest Day in Grand Rapids, MNSaturday, June 28, 2017 Day started with great saying on coffee mug: “Life isn’t about waiting for storm to pass, It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” Words for the day! Breakfast, laundry, clothes draped on bikes, Nap mid-morning. Really didn’t realize how we’ve run through our reserves. Special outing today […]

Northern MN: Day 7

Hibbing to Grand Rapids, 44 milesFriday, June 23, 2017 More than one side to the story…Started today tired. I guess I was, as I did “Cross Training” on two hills. (Means: I got off and pushed bike up the slope!) Info about Trail must have been old, As Mesabi Trail is paved with exception of some […]

Northern MN: Day 6

Hibbing—Mountain Iron Loop: 46 milesThursday, June 22, 2017 It’s Never Too Late! (That goes for you, too!)Hard rain during night. Clear morning highlighted puddles on trail, Raindrops clinging to lengths of grass, Sparkled like threaded rhinestones. Loop ride today, From Hibbing to Mountain Iron and back. Plan had been to turn around at Virginia, MN. Weary legs by […]

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