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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 […]

Northern MN Day 2

Itasca State Park to Bemidji, MN: 41 milesSunday, July 18, 2017 In which we remember flexibility is key!Very late start on this day. Turned in “cabin” key at nine a.m. Took bike path to Headwaters of Mississippi River. Imagine figuring out start point of That BIG, HUGE river! Probably more barefoot people in icy water of […]

Northern MN: Day 1

Walker, MN to Itasca State Park: 36 milesSaturday, July 17, 2017 First third of day riding Paul Bunyan Trail. Off road trail biking definitely my favorite! Highways were fine: Courteous drivers, Some shoulder. Last 15 miles Hwy 200 W Big wide shoulder space, Easy, breezy. Lunch was in Lake George’s only cafe. Had “for sale” sign if […]

Northern MN: Getting There

Serendipity and KindnessFriday, June 16, 2017Above: Ready to leave Northfield—Friday 8:45amBob said this day is about Car miles and food. My “take” is that is it about Serendipity and kindness. Arrived Walker motel late afternoon, Tired, slightly dispirited. Unloading, found that Bob had forgotten his HELMET. ARGH! Woman at desk wrote down name of bike shop In Walker—green house […]

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