The day started overcast and foggy, but warmer and drier. Our night inside left us refreshed and rested. We got on the road by 8:00 and rode strong down highway 61 with its wide shoulders, right by the river. We felt great, riding through the bluff country of southern Minnesota (Houston County is especially beautiful … Continue reading Day Three: Winona to Marquette, Iowa

So we are warm and dry now after a day of biking in the rain. And in a cheap hotel room ... with our bikes. "We are content, and not in a tent," per my traveling companion. A persistent drizzle in the morning turned into a steady rain in the afternoon and we were cold … Continue reading Day Two: Frontenac to Winona

This will be brief because we're tired and in our tent which is cozy so we'll be sleeping soon. The day was beautiful - great riding and perfect weather. Highlights included a flat tire on Lisa's bike in Hastings which we repaired pretty quickly, meeting two St. Thomas people (Amanda from my office was working … Continue reading Day One: St. Paul to Frontenac State Park

Some have asked what we are bringing, so here is a picture. From left to right, sleeping bags, tent, pads, tiny camping chairs, clothes (Lisa's are in the orange stuff sack), maps, technology (including a borrowed solar collector), cook kit and stove, first aid kit, a couple books, bike tools, Clif bars, water bottles, shoes. … Continue reading All of our possessions for the next month

Last week, our Austin-based friend Ray Bonneville had a show at the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis, in the River Room...it was a beautiful, intimate setting, almost like a living room show. In addition to playing songs from his new album, he played "Big Easy" for us. And we were delighted when he ended up staying … Continue reading Ray Bonneville and the Big Easy