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Bike Season Ending

Looking toward season aheadMonday, October 22, 2018Hello My Friends, Our proposed three-day bike trip—Not happening.Surprise trip that I was going to tell you,Didn’t pan out. Weather forecast of high windOn open roads,Derailed plan. Our Cannon Trail ride,Protected from wind, wearing multiple layers,Was sole biking for two of us now. Weather is moving beyond comfortable riding.Actually,Pretty much “fair-weather riding”Is my […]

Home from Root River Trail

Preston to Lanesboro and back: 14 milesSunday, October 7, 2018Today’s mileage: 14 miles ridden.We’re back in Northfield,After trip that was fun!It is hard on my ego to add up miles ridden.Sixty-three or four, Total for our days of biking.Motivation for this trip:Get to bike,Have fun,Spend time together.Did all of that … very successful outing.Today we […]

Family Visit Time

Taking My Own AdviceSaturday, October 6, 2018“Keep stretching for ways to give life to my days…” No biking at all today! Connections: that round the family circle,that keep us up to date,that get us to remember shared times,that show us new skills,that tickle the funny-bone. Those were important parts of Family visits in WI today. Taking my own advice—It’s […]

Root River Trail Return—Day 2

Rushford, WI—Lanesboro, MN: 33 milesFriday, October 5, 2018Rain was heavy during dark of night.This morning, wet trails.Dry bodies.From first pedal stroke, Raincoats part of uniform worn today.Made good layer for warmth,And just-in-case ready for rain that didn’t come.I started my ride from Rushford,Bob started from Peterson where he parked car.Bob was flat-out with bad cold […]

Root River Trail Return

For the Sheer Joy of It!Thursday, October 4, 2018Hello Friends,Hip Hooray!Bob and I are on a short bicycle tripOn Root River Trail.Our hoped for, fall trip is in “full pedal.”Original more extended plan:Looping some part of MN,Got modified.Partial rain, pretty chilly weather—Predicted weather conditions made trail riding(Avoiding highway traffic if raining),Most attractive (and safe) option.Here […]

Sharing Lake Michigan Lessons Learned

Speaking at Fifty NorthTuesday, September 25, 2018I had a wonderful morning!I got to speak at Fifty North.For first time, I used a microphone that fit over one ear,Battery in my pocket, requiring no hands.No hampering to movement or gestures,Fun! Because microphone drooped, I wore BandaidOn side of face to keep microphone by my mouth.And I did […]

Luce Line Rail Trail—Day 2

Saturday, September 15, 2018Have you noticed?How much darker early morning is?To “Crazi” at seven a.m. for breakfastBeautiful sunrise over town’s lovely lake,Bonus for day.Guidebook described 19 miles paved trail,Between Hutchinson and Winsted.Yippee! Realizing paved trail is favorite.Being in Winsted, that was our start point.Following signs to Luce Line Trail,Led to field of two-foot-high weeds,Single track […]

Luce Line Rail Trail

Two-Day Late Summer RideFriday, September 14, 2018Loaded bikes on car for drive to Winsted, MNAbout mid point of Luce Line Rail Trail.Of course, first thing to do in Winsted:Find coffee and maybe lunch.”Crazi On The Lake” turned out to be place for both.(Owners pictures above.)If ever your travels take you near Winsted,Go to “CRAZI.”Charming interior, […]

Ending Wanting More

Sturgeon Lake to Hinckley, MN: 30 milesThursday, August 9, 2018Hello My Friends, I am writing from Northfield.Returned, via car, this afternoon 2:30. Bob and I said to each other,”Sorry to have this bike trip end.” Actually, that is a good ending,Longing for more.Rather than … “Finally! Whew! This is done!” Today backtracking miles ridden yesterday,Different experiences.No wind, usually biker’s […]

Miles and Miles of Bike Trail

Back on the Willard Munger TrailWednesday, August 8, 2018Hello My Friends, Ride todayHinckley -> Moose Lake for lunch -> back to Sturgeon Lake Motel.That was 43 miles after wandering, a little lookingIn tiny towns. Hot! by time we got to our “Digs” for tonight. First milepost sign out of Hinckley said “76” for our morning start point.That means there […]

Lake Superior Rock Hunting

Split Rock State Park, Duluth, and on to HinckleyTuesday, August 7, 2018Hello, My Friends, Today was different adventure in midst of this Bike Trip. When we are on North Shore of Lake Superior,Favorite place to go is Split Rock State Park.That is a great place to search for “special” rocks. Bob especially enjoys doing that.(Actually, both of us) You […]

Trail Ride in Duluth

North Edge of Duluth to Canal ParkMonday, August 6, 2018Thirsty miles along edge of Lake Superior! Oh, what a beautiful ride.We parked at Scenic Cafe on scenic highwayHalf way between Duluth and Two Harbors. Pedaling on wide, smooth highway shoulder,Views of Lake Superior on our side,Wonderful. We connected with bike trail into Duluth.It is amazing to me to […]

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