Today was a ride with several large hills along the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. I ended up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota and am staying with friends of the family. More details to come later. Today was a slightly … Continue reading →
Today was an easy ride following the Mississippi River upstream past several small towns. Not too much traffic, smooth roads with variable shoulders. As I left Winona, I cycled along the river. Not quite sure which way they transfer the … Continue reading →
Today I crossed the Mississippi River into Minnesota. From here my plan is to follow the Mississippi to St Paul, so I’m not done with Wisconsin yet. However, it is nice to cross Wisconsin from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi. … Continue reading →
Today was a fun ride. Almost all the distance was on two gravel trails: the 400 State Trail for 22 miles and the Elroy Sparta Trail for 33 miles. The Elroy Sparta Trail is one of the first rail trails. … Continue reading →
Today was a nice day of cycling on the back roads. A few more hills but not as many as I anticipated. I had several reasons for getting on the road early (a) some extra hills (b) it is humid … Continue reading →
It was raining when I woke up. Fortunately, I could avoid the rain by leaving slightly later after it cleared. Unfortunately, the recent rain combined with 16 miles of gravel path made for some mud. It wasn’t too slow going … Continue reading →
I continue to be surprised at how many trails there are in the more densely populated eastern states. Today was a day where almost all my riding was on one of several trails linked together. Fifteen miles was unpaved and … Continue reading →
I am in a dry hotel room watching the rain come down and feeling fortunate about the weather today. The forecast suggested an inch of rain with the largest amount between 10am and 2pm, some of my prime cycling times. … Continue reading →