New Bike Seat

Took my fancy new bike seat for a test ride. It was less uncomfortable than my old one, beer helped on the way back.

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St. Paul Alley

A friend and I cycled in search of St. Paul’s architecture. I love this alley beside the James J. Hill House.

Finding an Alternate Route

Found an alternate cycle route: the Saint Anthony Parkway Bridge, one of my favorites, was being dismantled.

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Ukrainian Church Hall

Cycled with a friend for the first time this year. Stopped for pierogi in a Ukrainian church hall.

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Cycling Across the Seto Inland Sea

When I look across Japan’s Seto Inland Sea I see small islands, distant volcanic hills, ocean-going ships, sleek bridges, all sitting on a bright palette of blues and greens. The Inland Sea has energy: it connects three of Japan’s main islands (Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku), and the Pacific Ocean with the Sea of Japan. I’ve…… Continue reading Cycling Across the Seto Inland Sea