Category Archives: Biking

Bike training and recreation

Day 32: Chillicothe to Kirksville

Today’s Highlights:It was another ideal day for cycling. Missouri has been wonderful so far. Perfect weather, no wind, peaceful country roads in very good condition, and lush green scenery. Our morning started comfortably cool with low-lying fog. We cycled back … Continue reading

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Day 31: St Joseph to Chillicothe

Today’s Highlights:It’s hard to believe that I cycled ninety miles today, because it felt like twenty. Maybe it was the great weather, or the beautiful pastoral scenery, or the rolling hills and smooth roads. Maybe it was the previous rest … Continue reading

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Day 30: St Joseph Missouri

Today’s Highlights: We are on day thirty of our adventure and it is our third rest day. Tomorrow we start a string of high-mileage days. Since there is little to say about a day of chores and downtime, I have … Continue reading

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Day 29: Topeka Kansas to St Joseph Missouri

Today’s Highlights:We completed our traversal of Kansas today, entering Missouri in the town of Rushville. Our final fifty seven miles across Kansas were just as enjoyable as the previous days. For the first several miles we cycled through the capital … Continue reading

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