Great Morning Start after breakfast at the Moe residence! We met up with some guest riders from Austin. Jerry McCarthy, Bob Maus & Dave Forman and his son Daniel. Daniel was nice enough to sign on as support for his dad and friends.
They left the Lark Toy Store parking lot just before 8:00 am. Beautiful sunny day, crisp air and not much wind. Today was men's day. The men rode all day to total around 97 miles. Jerry and Bob might have gotten on their bikes on the way home to get in an even100 miles but we will never know. There was only one flat tire for the day. Pretty good considering once again the road construction. Lots of debris on the roads. Even an illegal stint on I 90 for a short distance.
They pretty much stuck to the original course today and hugged the Mississippi pretty closely. Good camaraderie and scenic views were on the menu. They would come to the resting points with smiles and good humor.
We did add 10 miles to our route today in hopes to find a spot to camp for the evening due to the lack of population at New Albin IA. We used our technology to look for a campsite in Lansing further down the Mississippi and found a great spot called the Red Barn Resort. Great campsite with showers and laundry close by.
They all gathered at days end on the pub deck with good food and beverages. Great way to end the day!
We have left the great state of Minnesota where all the men are smart, women are good looking and all the children are above average.
Today we end this blog at a reasonable hour! 9:03 pm Eye Lids still open!
ReplyDeleteYippee no glitches today and sounded like a super good day. Love the Minnesota comments. Fits all perfectly at least in our thinking.
On and forward to another good day ahead for all. Hoping you can make contact with the Timmerman`s in Dubugue. A very unique family..
NEF
Sorry you have to go through Iowa!! HA!! I'm weighing in to say hi from the class of '70 to Bob Maus....sorry we didn't know he was riding or we would have spoken sooner. Hopefully, Bob, you're reading the blog. Actually it's not the whole class of '70, just a few of the girls....Coleen Barnett, Cindy Saman, Randee Laskewitz, Cheryl Schauls and Sally Blowers....from the shores of Pelican Lake...girl's weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, hi to everyone else, too! Loving the pix!!!
I know I am a day late But.........Wabasha, the river boating, and Slipperys....does it get any better than that?? ha. Sounds like you are getting guest riders. That is great.
ReplyDeleteRoy is still spinning, he has inner ear vertigo!!
Donna
Terry, my name is Jim Delaney. Me and my mother are great friends with dort lasher and she called my mother the other day and told us about your bike ride and blog. We live right on the Mississippi in a small river town named Keokuk, ia just 20 miles south of fort Madison. Also, we have a cabin on a hileside overlooking the river on the ill side just south of Nauvoo, ill which is probably on your route if you are going to cross the river at fort Madison. let me know if you are going to need a campsite the day you get to fort Madison as all of you would be welcome to use our cabin which is on one acre with a great view of the river. you could also call me at 309-333-6292. have a great day,,,,Jim D
ReplyDeleteThis is my second attempt at sending you wishes ,so you may get two.I am a bit technologically impaired! So, wishing you continued wonderful weather and sweet, safe sailing. Juls, I am a bit jealous and am pedaling with you in heart and spirit. So proud of you! Happy to see and hear of Bob and Dave joining in on the fun and riding along to the border...so great. Wishing you continued smooth sailing and safe travels.
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