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60th Reunion Ride: Day 4
Luverne to Hawarden, MN: 53 milesJune 27, 2016Today was not as we planned… Each day has unexpected things to consider.Today’s was route.We consult special MN and IA bicycle mapsRating roads for traffic & shoulder width.This morning I found that visiting map evaluatorMay have driven major Luverne road one mile south,Giving good shoulder ratingWhich was NOT […]
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60th Reunion Ride: Day 3
Wisdom to Luverne, MN: 60 milesMost unusual day! Two parts—and fun!June 26, 2016 Morning 36 mile ride West into wind,Late afternoon 24 mile ride headed East.Early hour leaving Windom,Beautiful.Delightful cool temp with small breeze.Ride was on newly rebuilt Hwy 62..If ever you are riding across MN,Go via 62, only 25 miles of easy surface.In Fulda […]
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60th Reunion Ride: Day 1
June 24, 2016Northfield to south of Mankato, MN: 67 milesI am underway with this ride!Longer than I had imagined for first day—It worked & I am tired, bit stiff, ready for early bedtime.Most of ride on bike trailsLet me soak up joy of biking.No traffic meantMiles of total “breezing.”Very fun and only five other riders […]
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Bountiful Help with Trip Preparations
Hi Friends,I start ride this Friday, June 24.Makes me happy to know I will ride with single focus,Getting to destination for that day.Right nowAll the tag ends … needing to be complete or to weave together,Chaotic in my gut.Still, so much help has come my way out of my asking.Asking = continued learning for me.Weeks […]
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2016 Summer Bike Plans
Hi my friends, Here’s what’s coming for me on my bicycle this summer! I’m ramping up, training for this year’s bike adventures, during which you’ll be hearing from me regularly. My “reports” will come to your inbox—no need to sign up again. Adventure #1: Northfield, MN to Cheyenne Wyoming I will leave Northfield on June 24—I […]
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