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Big Sky Country
Southwest North Dakota Matt and I took a much needed rest day in Hettinger, N.D. The following morning we got on the road at sunrise! We were planning on setting personal records today with our promised 20 to 50 m.p.h. tailwinds and gusts! Zoom Zoom! Into the brisk wind we go! The sun felt wonderful…
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Counting our Blessings
As comfortable as the bed at our hotel stay was in Britton, we managed to get on the road before 830am. Forecast today was 80°, SE winds up to 25mph and plenty of sunshine. The previous day on a gravel road incline, Matt’s rear hub broke. We were literally in the middle of nowhere in…
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Claire City Compromise
I woke to the smell of coffee brewing on the jet boil and a gentle breeze rocking my hammock. Matt had got up before me and made coffee. Another one of 789 things I love about him. I climbed out of my hammock with stiff legs and sat down on the picnic table. My mind…
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Goodbye, Michigan until we meet again…
I have mixed feelings about leaving Michigan. Matt and I have had the best time riding in Michigan. The people have been so unbelievably kind. As a whole, the bike trails in Michigan were amazing! But we must get a move on! Here is a recap of our last days in the beautiful UP! We…
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Rolling Rapidly away from Grand Rapids
Matt, Rosie and I had a fantastic reunion Saturday afternoon. Matt had booked us a hotel so I could rest. It was nice to not hit the ground running as soon as I returned. Hugs, love and rest was what I needed. Sunday came quickly. We packed up and made it out around 1030am. After…
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Smooth trails and tailwinds
The next morning, we awoke to chilly 48 degree temperatures and no dew on the tent or ground. We would be in for some weather soon. We were both surprised how warm it was in the tent. The crisp morning air might have motivated Matt to make hot coffee, me not so much. He brought…
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Kindness abounds
The next morning as the sun was rising, I started coffee and began to pack up. Matt is usually the first to be ready to go and I am usually trying to round up my squirrels, ducks and cats. #adhd. Today though, I tried really hard to be ready to go. I even had coffee…
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In the Right Direction
Overnight, the wind and temperature changed suddenly and the sky opened up. Thankfully, we had all of our gear and ourselves under the far reaching pavilion roof. There was no need to jump up and cover anything, so I just pulled my wubby closer and listened to the rain on the tin roof. Soon the…