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Lake Michigan Ride—Day 2

Muskegon—Silver Lake, MI: 40 milesMonday, June 4, 2018**The Milwaukee trail in yesterday’s photos is Actually called “Hank Aaron” trail.I think my typo misnamed it as “Nike.” Today we’re housed in motel located in low area.I walked to top of hill to get message sent out. Funny standing beside highway,Trucks barreling by,Cell phone held to sky. Ride today was […]

Training Plus Fun

Family Celebrations and Root River TrailSunday, May 20, 2018Hello My Friends, Nearing June 1st Lake Michigan Ride start date,Training up to 40 miles in a day—Feeling ready for the adventure. Last ten days filled to brim with training rides & logistics. Best though, has been family connection,Plus the Lin and Bob b-day bike trip on Root River Trail. Weekend of […]

Being Brave

Saying “Yes” to Opportunities Means Feeling the Fear and Doing it Anyway!Friday, April 27, 2018Hello My Friends, Biking outside now!Our weather Is warm enough—Clear roads, snow nearly gone.Hooray! Training outdoors much more appealingThan stretches of time on indoor bike. Today was SO windy.Bob wisely picked our route, First into the wind.Really hard work going out. I was thinking […]

Signed up for Trip

Breaking News…Wednesday, February 7, 2018Hello My Friends,My exciting news:I have signed up to ride around Lake Michigan!Trip is June 1—21, 2018.It is set up by bicycle company created by Nancy and Ken Wright.Couple from Vermont sets up rides—Route, lodging, food, SAG.Doing all work themselves,Riding with participants everyday,Keeping costs down,And enthusiasm up!Daily mileage is in good […]

Raccoon River Valley Trail—Day 2

Loop route—Panora back to Perry, IA: 34 milesSaturday, September 16, 2017 As I write down mileage for today, Add it to yesterday, And come up with eighty-five miles on this great trip— I want to report to you that … (drumroll) I have met and exceeded my goal of one thousand bicycle miles Ridden by end of Sept!That […]

Raccoon River Valley Trail

Arriving Perry, Iowa—Tomorrow We RideThursday, September 14, 2017 Hi Friends!Arrived Perry Iowa At Pattee Hotel, old, refurbished, charming. Public Library directly across street. Found photo-op with two young bikers. Tomorrow we ride the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Drove out to see High Trestle Bridge. Went at dusk. Nighttime glory of High Bridge, Blue LED lights outlining Rectangular […]

Expanding Possibilities

Fall Fun at AORN and on My BikeTuesday, September 12, 2017 Hello My Friends,FUN, I had fun! Speaking last night, Sept. 11, In Minneapolis, Delightful audience: Twin City chapter of AORN. Association of Operating Room Nurses— Autumn kick-off meeting.Resourceful, committed, kind workers, They are fabulous listeners. More laughs than ever! Heaven for me as their Continuing Education Speaker. My […]

One Thousand Cannon Valley Drive

Fun, Food, and InsightsThursday, August 31, 2017 Hello My Friends,Sunday I got to talk to 19 folks at their place: One Thousand Cannon Valley Drive. I had fun. My favorite benefit of “Being Old Gal Who Bikes” is I get to tell people about it! Rapt attention, Appreciative chuckles, Thought-filled questions, Kept me feeling up-beat, Delighted with […]

Last Day Tour de WYO 2017

Laramie—Cheyenne: 49 miles(Elizabeth and I rode 39 miles)Friday, July 21, 2017 This was last day of 2017 Tour de Wyoming ride.Total ride was 49 miles. Elizabeth and I rode 39 miles. Our fabulous SAG person, Bob, Drove us to top of summit, Start of “Happy Jack Road.” We began there at 6am. That early assist meant We […]

Tour de WYO 2017: Day 4

Saratoga—Riverside Loop: 65 possible miles. (I rode 39, turned at Riverside Info Center)Wednesday, July19, 2017 From Grumpy to Grateful!Alarm went off 5 a.m. Bonus half hour of sleep. Moved, Groaned, Sore muscles longed to stay in bed. Upright—bike clothes on. Off to high school camp spot for bikers, Breakfast lines, food ready. Pedaled big hill to get […]

Northern MN: Day 11

Nisswa, MN—40 milesTuesday, June 27, 2017 Last biking day for this adventure…Scenic, circuitous, car drive this morning, To Nisswa. Memorable spot, Right on Paul Bunyan Bike Trail. Also home location for Stone House Coffee And their excellent scones! We made Stone House our first stop, Finding something G.F. for Bob. Northbound ride on trail Parallels highway nearly half […]

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 […]

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