High Altitude Training ContinuesJuly 12, 2016 Hi Friends,Continuing to pedal up mountain;Not yet to top of Snowy Range.Up same mountain route with 1/2 wind,e.g. gusts of 25 not 50 mph.Less wind, more aware what conditions required, meant more miles.Slowest one hour of whole trip, andIt worked.Relearned that when stop midst uphill,Move to higher gear before […]
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Visiting Day in Denver and…July 10 and 11, 2016 Connecting with others:One of my keys toSaying “yes” to Bigger Things.Many of my rides have beenWith other riders who enrich my days.The 660 to 60th Reunion ride is different—Connections come in other ways.The “Connect” part of today’s storyIs wonderful Denver, CO day spentWith granddaughter Maggie & […]
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Preparing for the Tour de WyomingJuly 8, 2016 One of my favorite rides, from Centennial to Laramie.Even though elevation from Centennial’s 8000-some ft toLaramie’s 7200 ft seemsAll down hill.Still good training.Some of training is relearningThings known.I set out with one water bottle.Working hard,Pedaling up long hill,Breathing through open mouth.Wyoming airDried mouth,Leaving tongue withDesiccated texture ofDesert […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Alliance, NE to Gering—by Scott’s Bluff, NE: 52 milesJuly 5, 2016 Today’s limerick:Geological sculpting through many years,Created this landmark for pioneers,We’re seeing Scott’s Bluff.You’d have to be tough,To come on a bike or as wagoners!Afternoon biking on Oregon Trail, Pony Express route,Historic.Bob and I have said,”It would have been hard to trudge along side the wagon.”True.Played […]
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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 […]
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Kilgore to Grodon, NE: 60 milesJuly 3, 2016 This ride day started at wide spot with couple of buildings.Kilgore is where I ended my yesterday ride,So picked up there.We had just crossed into Mountain Time.Six a.m. start today.I usually am out between five and eight hours each day.That is ride time and break time.Mid-morning is […]
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Rest Day: Valentine, NE—23 mile rideJuly 2, 2016 “What?” you might be thinking,”Ride 23 mile on rest day?”I did ride early in day.Cool temps, quiet hwy, cloudy sky.Long views, rolling hills, open space.I liked it.Tomorrow’s end point has to be Gordon, Nebr.’Cause that is closest motel.Gordon is 91 miles away,Much farther than I want to […]
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Ainsworth to Valentine, NE: 49 milesJuly 1, 2016 How lucky with this ride!Weather gods are looking out for us.Day of awful humidity – heat in MN,Wind, which I’ve played to advantage.Storms have taken routes different than ours.Rain is predicted for this afternoon,Our Valentine motel will be shelter.Today,Quieter Hwy 20,Temps of mid sixties,Gentle grey sky,With Wind-At-My-Back,Made […]
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O’Neill to Ainsworth, NE: 51 milesJune 30, 2016 Bob and I are laughing.We just asked each other what day of week it is,What town we are in.I move down the roads through towns,Noticing mostly roads and their shoulders,Wind directions andParks with outhouses.Single focus “bicycle bubble” has become my mode.I like the single focus.I played / […]
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CroFton to O’Neill, Nebraska: 50 milesJune 29, 2016 Meadowlark song along morning route,Reminded me of story from myMama, … Mary.Mary’s mother, whom I never knew,Told her daughter that the Meadowlark’s song said,”Mary is a pretty little girl,” “Mary is a pretty little girl.”I listened.They were right.Both the Mother and the bird.Beautiful country riding along hwy […]
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