Category Archives: Biking

Bike training and recreation

Day 46: Hamburg to Canadaigua

Today’s Highlights: It was very hot and humid for our long ride today from Hamburg to Canadaigua. Starting at 7:00 AM it was only 70 degrees, but very humid. By 11:00 AM, my bike computer was registering 100 degrees on … Continue reading

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Day 45: Erie Pennsylvania to Hamburg New York

Today’s Highlights: We had another great day of cycling. Our route followed the Lake Erie shoreline for sixty miles of the eighty-two mile ride. There were many vineyards along the way, and wildflowers lined the roadside. The terrain was flat, … Continue reading

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Day 44: Erie Pennsylvania

Today’s Highlights: Our fifth and last rest day of the cross-country challenge was spent in Erie Pennsylvania. I completed my usual chores in the morning. My son and grandson drove down from Buffalo and met me around 12:30. The three … Continue reading

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Day 43: Youngstown Ohio to Erie Pennsylvania

Today’s Highlights: I had another awesome day of cross-country cycling. I rode one hundred miles from Youngstown Ohio to Erie Pennsylvania. The weather was perfect again. A light wind was at my back for the first seventy miles to help … Continue reading

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Day 42: Wooster to Youngstown

Today’s Highlights: I had a pleasant ride today. I noticed that it was quite on the roads this morning, and after a while I realized it was because it was Saturday. I really haven’t had to know the day of … Continue reading

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Day 41: Marysville to Wooster

Today’s Highlights: Today we cycled 104 miles from Marysville to Wooster. It was another very long day. Although it felt easier than yesterday, it took me even longer and I was on the road for 9-1/2 hours. The extra time … Continue reading

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Day 40: Richmond Indiana to Marysville Ohio

Today’s Highlights: We left Richmond this morning at 6:30 and rode our last three miles in Indiana before crossing the boarder into Ohio. The ride to Marysville was 106 miles, and it was a very long day since we had … Continue reading

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Day 39: Indianapolis to Richmond

Today’s Highlights: Our ride out of Indianapolis started at 7:15 this morning and went down Meridian Street and across Monument Circle where I had walked yesterday. It was nice to see that part of the city again, although this time … Continue reading

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Day 38: Indianapolis

Today’s Highlights: I had a productive and fun day off in Indianapolis. The best part of the day was meeting Melissa and Sharon (Stacia’s cousin and aunt) and two year old Sierra, and having a home-cooked meal at Melissa’s house. … Continue reading

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Day 37: Crawfordville to Indianapolis

Today’s Highlights: I had a very easy sixty mile ride today into Indianapolis, the state capitol. I rode with Ken, and we moved along quickly, not stopping at some of the optional attractions on the route. The entire route was … Continue reading

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