There was some terrible weather yesterday after we arrived in Waterloo - we’d taken a short walk for a late lunch at the Mexican restaurant on Main Street and relaxed there during the torrential rain. After lunch, we went back for naps in our rooms and it turned out to be a great day. We … Continue reading Day 4: Waterloo to Syracuse (and Dan’s birthday)
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Empire State Trail day 1: Buffalo to Medina
Let’s begin with yesterday, actually. We loaded up the car with bikes and bags and people and pulled out of St. Paul about 5:40 AM and headed east on Interstate 94. And then we drove 940 miles and arrived in Buffalo at 11:00 PM. It was a beautiful day to drive across Wisconsin but driving … Continue reading Empire State Trail day 1: Buffalo to Medina
A few days before we leave
We’ve done some long training rides in the last few weeks, including a 58 miler between the family cabin and Lake Park, Minnesota over Memorial Day weekend (my great grandfather settled in Lake Park after migrating from Norway.) Last Saturday we rode the Tour de Pepin, a hilly 72 miler which runs on both sides … Continue reading A few days before we leave
Spring Training and Summer plans
Apple blossoms and Finn Spring has finally arrived in Minnesota. It showed up overnight about a week ago and even brought unseasonably warm days in the 80's after an April which almost never got out of the 40's. The apple tree in front of our house burst into blossom over the course of a day … Continue reading Spring Training and Summer plans
Transitions and Confluences: Six remarkable weeks, and Iowa
This will be a different kind of post, inspired not entirely by bike adventures but by our life generally since we returned from the DC trip. Sometimes, confluences are the coming together of a lot of life experiences, and in our case, these have come quickly in the last six weeks. I do guarantee some … Continue reading Transitions and Confluences: Six remarkable weeks, and Iowa
Day Twenty: Lockhouse 49 to Harper’s Ferry: Torrents
Our night at the Lockhouse was my favorite of this trip - it was so quiet, and the cold well water outside was delicious. Sitting out on the porch with Lisa after such a long day was sweet and relaxing. I thought “only 50 miles to ride tomorrow” and that added to my sense of … Continue reading Day Twenty: Lockhouse 49 to Harper’s Ferry: Torrents
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