Cycled part of the Mississippi Regional Trail to Hastings with a friend. Along the way, some guys from India were setting up a game of cricket. Tongue-in-cheek, we inquired how many days the game would last, but learned the plan was for just 3 hours.
Category: Cycle
Genuine Waterfall
On our cycle ride: yesterday’s heavy rain at Minnehaha Falls. A couple days ago it had run dry because of the drought. It dried up in another drought in 1964 before a visit by President Johnson. Out of sight, the city opened many fire hydrants upstream, draining into the creek.
Return to the Known World
Pushed my bicycle alongside railroad tracks until I spotted a familiar building: the California Building, home to 80 artists and a decent coffee shop.
Cycling Walker, Minnesota
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Cycling Walker, Minnesota
Earlier this month, we drove Up North for a few days of cycling. At Garrison, on Mille Lacs Lake, we turned left at the Giant Muskie without stopping. Another 80 miles to our destination, Walker, Minnesota. The absurdity of the muskie promoted an earworm. As we approached Walker, I downloaded a hit from 1964: “Gonna… Continue reading Cycling Walker, Minnesota
Heartland Trail
After cycling 20 miles along the Heartland Trail, it was time to enjoy this view then cycle back via a small-town bar for lunch. One of the first rail-trails in the country, it’s an easy ride, no serious climbs, shaded by forest most of the way.
Space Between
On my cycle ride: space between.
Longest Ride of the Year
Cycled with a friend, our longest ride this year.
Happy Tastes Good
On a longish cycle ride with a friend, happy tasted good.
Breakfast View
On our cycle ride: breakfast view, Lake Harriet.