It was a blast even though the Tour Guide started our morning 'Route' briefing with the opening statement "Today is all about hills!"....Boy, was she right! We climbed and climbed and climbed!
Almost every hill we climbed had a killer downhill (at one point I clocked 37 mph and got a little (a lot) nervous.... so I actually rode the brakes for awhile!
My body felt the best ever today...I climbed those hills very strong today... I think because I was so excited about the great ride!
The scenery today just kept getting better and better! We cycled forever around Lake Pepen (which is actually the Mississippi River -- they call it a lake 'cause it's about 8 miles wide....it was a bbbbbbeautiful ! We went thru Red Wing City (home of the great American shoe company).... And then thru several more 'quaint' towns and beautiful scenery.
We ended our ride (84.2 miles that is!) in Wabasha, MN.....the 'claim to fame in this town is that the movie "Grumpy Old Men" was filmed here. (There's actually more interesting history with Sioux Indians...but hey....we're Americans...so...Hollywood rules!)
Tomorrow, we will work our way to La Crosse, Wisconsin.
A few photos from today.....
Me and a couple of my riding partners in front of the historic Red Wing building
--Me exiting the "Green Room" --- (aka: mother nature's restroom -- when you gotta go...you gotta go!)
-- Wabasha's 'claim to fame......
Me and my NEW BEST FRIEND!!!
Looks like your enjoying your self aj!!! stay safe and have fun! I'm waiting to celebrate when you get back with a sushi dinner!
ReplyDeleteButt Cream very funny.... there are a few thing that go up and don't come down....gas prices is one. Have a great day! love you.
ReplyDeleteJeanette, sounds like your having a great time.
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you ran into Dad's counsin at
grandma's grave.
Do I get any credit for your strenght?
Hey Butter Butt.... when coasting down hill, did you think of all the neighborhood kids playing with death in Covina Hills?
ReplyDeleteWOW!! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE for taking the opportunity to go on this ride!! I'm all smiles JJ because I absolutely LOVE reading about your adventures, and I'm so glad you get to share them with us! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a blast to share this adventure with you! Every time you blog, it's like opening up a christmas present! Love you man!
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Jeanette, what a great adventure. I look forward to keeping up with you each day. Thanks for taking us all along! Gina
ReplyDeleteChamois Butter, wonderful stuff but "messy" but I know it works. :)
ReplyDeleteHaving a great time reading about your wonderful bike ride. Be careful and enjoy!
Conny
Butt Butter RULES! Gerri
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your body is rockin' hard by now. Up hill very very good for the butt.
ReplyDeleteLove you, mean it,
Jennice