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Tour de WYO 2017: Day 5

Saratoga—Laramie: 80 miles(I rode 50 miles)Thursday, July 20, 2017 Official ride was 80 miles. My ride was 50 miles: Saratoga -> Ryan Park 23 miles. Centennial -> Laramie 27 miles. I “eliminated” climb up -> down Snowy Range With personal SAG vehicle support. Just right for me. Especially since I felt as though I had done […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

Northern MN: Day 5

Grand Rapids to Hibbing—44 milesWednesday, June 21, 2017 On the Mesabi Trail*…(*Editor’s note: see Wikipedia info below, for inquiring minds!) Paved trail, no motorized vehicles. Not flat! Several 8% grade climbs today. Legs more tired than end of last days’ rides. Trip designed for Bob and me to do trip together. I’m / we’re having a good […]

Northern MN: Day 4

Grand Rapids, MN—22 miles of ridingTuesday, June 20, 2017 First a few photos from yesterday…Enjoying tailwind on Paul Bunyan Trail (yesterday). Today’s Insights from the (bike) saddle…. Morning ride out and back from Gosh Dam motel— Twenty-two miles with wide shoulder. Purpose was to ride some miles. Made me realize, My preference is to have destination. Can […]

Northern MN: Day 3

Bemidji to Walker: 33 milesThen drove to Lake Winnibigoshish “Gosh Dam Place” OasisMonday, June 19, 2017 Living your dreams is just like life— Ups and downs along the way. Choose your dreams as often as possible! Bicycle day was “Tops!” Thirty-three miles of bike trail, Paul Bunyan paved trail all the way. Paved trail, Wind at our […]

Speaking for AAUW

Gracious, Attentive AudienceWednesday, February 22, 2017 Hello my friends,Feb 15 talk to Northfield AAUW— A privilege to tell my story. Fifteen fine women Got lunches and listened, Seated round big tables. I got lunch too, and learned Even mild chili doesn’t work for Pre-talk food. Delicious later!Visitor to event was Myrna Johnson, One of “Northfield’s Living Treasure” award […]

Rochester Fun

And One More Talk this Week!Friday, February 17, 2017 Hello my friends, I’ve spoken to about 30 people Rochester, MN Public Library. Group of some bicyclists, Other regulars at Library events. Attentive, enthusiastic listeners. Absolute FUN to get to tell my story. Finally met face-to-face Katherine Stecher, library program planner for my event. In person she is warm, […]

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