Did Things Show Up In a Different Way?

Six weeks from June 20 until Empire State Bike Tour.

Disappointment was my take—
Not getting to meet on Root River Trail,
For bike ride with son & young boys,
Plus, picnic in a park.
Seemed like loss.

Weekend Ride Cut Short

Another ride day on Root River Trail,
Pedaled thirty-one miles together.
Longest this year!

Spring has sprung

Suddenly, (it seems sudden,)
Spring has “sprung.”
Speaking gig and bike rides…

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 […]

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 […]