Category Archives: Biking

Made it! (1:00)!

We made it to Dyersville today (the home of the field of dreams, although I didn’t take the shuttle out to see it). The road was hilly and, when the sun peaked out from the clouds, very hot. Otherwise, it … Continue reading →

Well, it’s been a few days, but I finally got a spot at the internet truck and thought I’d check in. Here’s what’s happened… Wednesday was a GREAT day. It went well. Spent the night in Cedar Falls and attended … Continue reading →

Well, we made it to Hampton! Actually, I got her earlier today than I have the past couple of days — It was a much better ride than it has been. A little shorter (only a couple of miles) but … Continue reading →

Well, I made it to Humbolt. It was about another 80 miles. Although today went better than yesterday (I ate more… I think that was part of my problem yesterday. Stopped in several places along the way, talked to lots … Continue reading →

It’s entirely possible to describe today’s ragbrai ride in the following words: headwinds, hot, sun (yes, JJ, I did wear sunscreen – I did get a little dark though), TONS of people, sweat and grime. That’s pretty much it. We … Continue reading →

Thanks to Iowa Telcom — Free internet! We made it to Rock Rapids; our tents our set up at the high school and we rode our bikes down town for dinner (Propel H20, Chips and a boneless rib sandwich) — … Continue reading →

Why am I still awake at 12:30? Not because I got my days mixed up and thought Harry Potter was coming out tonight – no, not that at all. I know that’s tomorrow night and (hrumph!) JJ gets the book … Continue reading →

Well, I didn’t get nearly the training in I was hoping for… but… oh well, Ragbrai is just a few days off. One more sermon to write (and preach on Thursday evening)… then away we go. We’re off to eastern … Continue reading →