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Tour de Wyoming: Day 3

Ten Sleep to Meeteetse, WY: 84 miles (My ride: 40 mi.)Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Today was HEAT!Total ride length 84 miles.Many riders sagged in from points along way.Vast open prairie,No spots of shade, temps in 90’s.Depleting conditions.Bob came along in car when I was at forty miles;Racked bike onto carrier.Picked up Elizabeth at 55 miles;Racked […]

Cross Training

Hiking While Bike is TunedFriday, July 15, 2016 Yesterday my bike was cleaned and tuned.So shiny, ready to ride,It is stashed in Elizabeth William’s Laramie kitchen,Which used to be Bob’s parents’ home.We will meet there Saturday, July 16, morning to loadFor trip to Sheridan, WY for Check-in time with 348 other riders.When getting bike to […]

60th Reunion Ride: Day 14

Kimball, NE to Cheyenne, WY: 60 milesJuly 7, 2016 I have completed my ride to Cheyenne !!!Much cooler temps were delight.Winds varying during day.Portion of ride on small Wyo road,Completely new to me,Had steep climbs.Just an intro toBig Mountain climbs of “Tour de Wyo” ride later in July.Total mileage this ride was 660 miles,Much less […]

60th Reunion Ride: Day 13

Gering to Kimball, NE: 48 windy milesJuly 6, 2016 I’m so aware that this ride is possible for meWith creative ferrying by my SAG.Thanks, SAG!(SAG = Support and Gear = Bob!)Three parts of today ….Bob and I together rode five miles out of Gering,Admiring Scott’s Bluff.I went on south toward Kimball,Bob returned to motel to […]

60th Reunion Ride: Day 11

Gordon to Alliance, NE: 52 milesJuly 4, 2016 Much better day today.Rather than introspection and pessimism;Some nice memories.As I was riding, thinking about this being July 4th,I remembered Fourth of July in Jakarta, Indonesia.During year there,I got to sing w/ American Women Singers.Program for Independence Day ,Wonderful singable patriotic songs about our country.I, who appreciate […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

60th Reunion Ride: Day 2

This day was HARD !Garden City, MN to Darfur, MN: 32 milesJune 25, 2016Loading all items for multiple trip adventures,Time consuming.Extremely well done by Bob, whose packing skillsDeserve first prize.Away from home, Village on the Cannon, at 7:15 a.m.,Re-drove highways used yesterday to get Bob & car to Mankato.Close to yesterday’s pickup spot,Garden City Fairground […]

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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