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Chicago, Amtrak

Gone to look for America Posted on July 10, 2023 by mevJuly 10, 2023

Today was a train ride back to Chicago. The trip took eight hours instead of a scheduled four hours so I stayed in downtown Chicago. I was ready for 9am departure. The train had nice spots to park four bicycles … Continue reading →

Posted in Illinois, Michigan | Tagged Amtrak

Lansing, Michigan’s capitol

Gone to look for America Posted on July 9, 2023 by mevJuly 11, 2023

Five days of cycling from Chicago have brought me to Lansing, capitol of Michigan. Overall, more trees than I expected and a good variety of farms and rural homes. On past rides, e.g. 1988 and 1992, I remember more gravel … Continue reading →

Posted in Michigan | Tagged Capitol

Battle Creek, across Kalamazoo

Gone to look for America Posted on July 8, 2023 by mevJuly 8, 2023

It rained overnight and the roads were wet. However, I mostly avoided rain while cycling today with the benefit that it stayed cool. Today was a day of crossing several towns: Paw Paw, Portage, Kalamazoo, Augusta and Battle Creek. About … Continue reading →

Posted in Michigan

Paw Paw, this is Michigan

Gone to look for America Posted on July 7, 2023 by mevJuly 7, 2023

Today I crossed into Michigan. I notice two contrasts with rural areas I crossed in Indiana and Illinois: (1) there seem to be more small properties and houses and fewer farms. I still see fields of corn or soy beans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Indiana, Michigan

South Bend, country roads

Gone to look for America Posted on July 6, 2023 by mevJuly 6, 2023

Today I crossed back to the Eastern daylight time zone and also rode about five miles in Michigan. The first 20 miles were mostly along major roads and fairly flat. The last 28 miles were in country areas with quieter … Continue reading →

Posted in Indiana, Michigan | Tagged dogs
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