One week from departure, just back from a quick 40 mile ride which felt very easy, I do want to describe my feelings. I can’t wait to just get started, for one thing. We’ve been planning this trip for over a year now, maybe closer to two. We’ve studied maps, selected equipment, trained our bodies, … Continue reading One week out
More maps
I love Enid's map, though these show a bit more detail about where we are headed.
The map
This was a lovely and unexpected gift from Dan's sister, Enid, who is a textile artist, covering the states we'll be biking through, with the Mississippi River in blue thread and the bike route in yellow.
Springtime ride around Manhattan
Minnesota was covered in snow for most of the month of April (so, so much snow, which would melt and then turn to ice, which would then be covered in more snow). And that means that we have done little/no biking outside during a time that we expected to be training on Minneapolis and St. … Continue reading Springtime ride around Manhattan
48 days out
We walked over to the Longfellow Grill to meet our friend Chris for lunch and to look over the plans...hoping he can meet up with us for a few days of camping. Big snowflakes on the walk home across the Mississippi.
Confluence 