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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 […]

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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 […]

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Next trip starts Saturday!

Last minute details and fun…Wednesday, June 14, 2017 ​Hello Friends,Saturday, June 17, next ride starts! Bob and I on northern MN ride, New routes, more complete trails, Circle tour, creative planning, Enough challenge, Enough back-up For good bicycling together. Original plan 450 miles Completely unsupported— Modified when my chest cough, Bob twinging back, Reminded us that changing […]

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Pure Joy

Days to CherishBiking with Bob to celebrate his 82nd birthday! ​Hello Friends,Passionate pursuits are often full of effort, but— Sometimes there are shining days of joy. Wanted to share these with you, Reminding you yours await … Along your own passionate path— Don’t wait! You will guess this bike day was with Bob, my husband, for […]

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Bike Season is Happening Here

Outdoor Training At Last!Saturday, May 6, 2017 Hello my Friends,Over last three days, Biked sixty miles. Beautiful time, being out. Fields ready for seeds, Crabapple trees unfurling Blossoms of white or pink. Patches of wildflowers. Cannon Trail today. White Rue Anemone covering Adjacent banks with flowering carpet. Fragile beauty catches my breath In delight. On trail today, My first […]

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Denver Delights

Park Hill Branch Library AppearanceTuesday, April 18, 2017 ​Such FUN! Getting to share my story with this Denver audience. Fifteen people giving me attention, Welcoming my words and funny songs. Staying around to talk, question, Tell some experience. Denver opportunity came because Maggie Bruce Hutt, Wonderful granddaughter, Park Hill Branch Library employee, Suggested me as speaker for their […]

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North Carolina

Time in Asheville area—non-biking adventureMarch 19—25, 2017 Hello My Friends,Home in Northfield after two weeks In Carolinas. Last week’s site, North Carolina. Housed in Warren Wilson College guest house Midst of charming small campus. Spring emerging during stay. Daffodils greeted us. Watched flowering cherry trees Unfurling soft blooms by end of week. Time spent touristing— Biltmore, Folk Art […]

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Road Scholar Program

Charleston, SC—non-biking adventureMarch 12—17, 2017 ​Hello My Friends!This week has been whirl of new places, info, people As nineteen soon-to-be-friends gathered in Charleston— Actually “Isle of Palms, S.C.” For fieldtrips, walking tours, lectures. Much to view, Much to learn and see. Architecture, Plantation history, Gullah culture. I’ve heightened awareness, Expanded interest, Small start on new information. Friendly participants […]

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