I woke up early and checked the weather forecast. The rain that was forecast last night has largely gone away – maybe a sprinkle or two out there. Nothing that will keep me from riding. Temperature is starting at 60 and going up to 80. Light winds (5 to 10 mph) from the east will […]
Day #45 (6/20/24) – Bike Across America Read More »
Last night I saw that there was a Warmshowers host (Alex) in Sioux City and right on my route. So, I emailed him to see if he was available for the night of the 19th. Warmshowers is an app where people can identify as hosts for bike packers or hikers. Each host has a different
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The weather forecast was for rain starting at noon, so I set my alarm for 5:30 to get an early start. In the morning, the weather forecast was unchanged, so I got ready and was biking by 6:30. It was a very windy day with a south wind between 20 and 25 mph, with gusts
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Day #41 I took an off day on Sunday (Father’s Day). My legs were hurting and so I needed to rest. I slept in late, then walked down to Casey’s for a little breakfast (there isn’t much open in this town on Sunday’s) and then went to the 9:00 service at the First Lutheran Church.
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I planned on an early start to take advantage of a favorable wind. I set my alarm for 5:30, and when I woke up it was raining. Also, my legs protested mightily. This was the worst my legs have felt in the morning. I chilled out for a while and slowly got ready to go.
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My old colleague, Mindy Thurin, picked me up from my hotel and we went out for breakfast together. It was nice catching up with her. Was feeling kind of sad that Mindy is the last scheduled visit with family or friends until I get to Seattle. I’m wondering how that is going to go for
Day #39 (6/14/24) – Bike Across America Read More »
I had scheduled breakfast in Reedsburg with my old colleague, Maureen Mendez at 9:00. So, I had time in the morning to do my morning routine and get a little reading in. We had breakfast at the Greenwood Cafe, and it was excellent. After breakfast, Maureen biked with me to the trailhead of the 400
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I’m back in the saddle again! Woke up at 5:00 to take Elizabeth and Bridget to the airport. Then back to my brother, John’s house for breakfast, my daily routine, and to finish packing. I waited to start biking until 8:30, so that John could join me for the first ten miles, which were all
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I had a great week in Madison! I stayed at my brother John’s house. I had lots of time with family and friends. My wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Bridget, flew out from NC. It was great to see them after being away from home for a month. Here are some pictures. Connected with my old
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I made it to Madison on June 4th, and will be here until the 12th. It’s a long break for two reasons. First, my niece, Kaitlyn, has a HS graduation party on the 8th. Second, my wife, Elizabeth and my daughter, Bridget, are flying in from NC for the party and leaving on the morning
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