First 2009 Ride

A short ride, spanning several days and a visit to my sister to test the ways before summer

180 miles (290 km) over 6 days from May 7, 2009 to May 12, 2009

Topic: Bicycle Touring
Categories: Tour diaries, Hybrid bicycles, 3-6 days
Locale: North America, United States, Illinois
Year: 2009

Permalink: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/MayRide2009

Status: Completed May 2009
Last updated: Friday May 15, 2009 05:46 UTC -08:00 (edited Fri 15 May 2009 05:53 UTC -08:00)
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Why?: Why go out on a short trip like this?

The first day out on the road: It might have been the only day, except for the rain

The Final Day of Leg 1: The short distance from Ottawa to LaSalle

Extended stay: Minor holdup getting a problem fixed

The Hennepin Trail: Last day out and the finale of the ride

Epilogue: Final comments, observations, attitude

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First 2009 Ride

A short ride, spanning several days and a visit to my sister to test the ways before summer

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