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Connecting with Others
Visiting Day in Denver and…July 10 and 11, 2016 Connecting with others:One of my keys toSaying “yes” to Bigger Things.Many of my rides have beenWith other riders who enrich my days.The 660 to 60th Reunion ride is different—Connections come in other ways.The “Connect” part of today’s storyIs wonderful Denver, CO day spentWith granddaughter Maggie & […]
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60th Reunion Ride: Day 9
Rest Day: Valentine, NE—23 mile rideJuly 2, 2016 “What?” you might be thinking,”Ride 23 mile on rest day?”I did ride early in day.Cool temps, quiet hwy, cloudy sky.Long views, rolling hills, open space.I liked it.Tomorrow’s end point has to be Gordon, Nebr.’Cause that is closest motel.Gordon is 91 miles away,Much farther than I want to […]
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60th Reunion Ride: Day 5
Hawarden, MN to Crofton, NE: 51 milesJune 28, 2016 Early morning I ride withLong shadow at my side.Like wicked schoolmarm from “Wizard of Oz”.No long skirt,No Toto.Same determined posture.Mine.Starting day riding toward rainbow filled sky,Sets excellent tone.Riding valley of Big Sioux RiverTo Akron, IA for late brkfst stop.Crossed Big Sioux River,At Akron Iowa,Into South Dakota.Climbing […]
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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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