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Concord, train ride, small hilly roads

Gone to look for America Posted on May 16, 2023 by mevMay 17, 2023

Today had some of everything: a train ride, the 8th state capitol, small hilly roads, busy roads and the 10th motel so far owned by a Patel. Last night I fixed the slowly leaking front tire. I also went to … Continue reading →

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Augusta, day trip from Brunswick

Gone to look for America Posted on May 15, 2023 by mevMay 15, 2023

Today I bicycled to Augusta and the state capitol of Maine. This is the end of the line, so I rode without luggage. In particular, tomorrow I will take Amtrak further south before going across to Concord. Hence, I stayed … Continue reading →

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Brunswick, an easy Sunday ride

Gone to look for America Posted on May 14, 2023 by mevMay 14, 2023

A cold wind from the Northwest, makes me happy this area has trees. Today I made a very easy Sunday ride to Brunswick including stopping in at the LL Bean in Freeport. The fire engine and fire station looked all … Continue reading →

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Maine, following US 1 up the coast

Gone to look for America Posted on May 13, 2023 by mevMay 13, 2023

Maine is one of my favorite states. However, the coast south of Portland and US 1 highway are my least favorite parts of Maine. The state becomes more interesting in the small hamlets inland or further up the coast than … Continue reading →

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Coast of New Hampshire

Gone to look for America Posted on May 12, 2023 by mevMay 12, 2023

A great cycling day in three states. What I seem to notice most about Massachusetts are the cemeteries and the lawn care people. Perhaps it is because Massachusetts has been around for a while, but I notice more cemeteries in … Continue reading →

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