We actually slept really well last night. I slept better in the tent than I had in my own bed the night before. Woke up rested and ready to go. I packed up and was on the road by 8:00, with a little over 50 miles to ride to Trempealeau, where we would meet for … Continue reading St. Paul to Chicago, Day 2: Pepin to West Salem, WI
Author: Dan Gjelten
St. Paul to Chicago, Day 1
My friend Tom Kunau, a very fine cyclist, much more experienced than I (and fresh back from Colorado's Triple Bypass ride - look it up, it is crazy) launched me this morning by joining me at our house and leading me to Prescott through South St. Paul and Woodbury, I guess, though I have to … Continue reading St. Paul to Chicago, Day 1
Biking to Chicago, solo
On the morning of Saturday, July 27, I'll be leaving for Chicago on a trip that we've planned for some months. We expected to be riding this trip together, but Lisa's hip issues culminated a month ago with a total replacement on her left side. She is recovering well, and is now walking with her … Continue reading Biking to Chicago, solo
Day Two and Three Bike Around Missouri – Macon and Moberly
We rode from Perry to Macon on Tuesday and from Macon to the lovely town of Moberly in the rain Wednesday. We woke Tuesday in the Perry town park and had a large breakfast from the local food truck (which has been traveling with us and feeding us well.) We rode west, through Mark Twain … Continue reading Day Two and Three Bike Around Missouri – Macon and Moberly
Day one Bike Around Missouri (BAM)
I slept so well last night. It must have been the discordant frog chorus that lulled me all night long. We had to have our bags (one bag of camping gear and one of clothes) loaded on the truck by 7:30. We are not exactly morning people, as some of you know, but everyone gets … Continue reading Day one Bike Around Missouri (BAM)
Happy New Year!
Since actual New Year's Day, we've been to South Africa, got snowed in in Red Wing, Minnesota at the Big Turn Music Fest, and did a LOT of snow shoveling. Now that it is March, we are looking at the coming season of biking and nice weather adventures. Dan got out this weekend for two 30 … Continue reading Happy New Year!
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