Minneapolis, MN to Stockholm, WI (87 miles) We woke up fairly early this morning, trying to get a jump on the day and beat the heat and storms that were scheduled to be coming our way. Our awesome hosts, Julia and Levi, made us a breakfast of eggs, toast, and yogurt then sent us on … Continue reading Day 37: Miles 2115
Day 36: Mile 2029
Maple Grove to Minneapolis, MN (21miles) Today was even hotter than yesterday which is confirmed by my sunburnt ears. But, we had quite an amazing day today! After a wonderful breakfast with our wonderful host Michelle we set off to the "most bike friendly city in the country". That title spoke for itself immediately because … Continue reading Day 36: Mile 2029
Day 35: Mile 2008
Albany, MN to Maple Grove, MN (78 miles) It was a scorcher today, that's for sure! We awoke this morning in our host's lovely home and cooked up a breakfast of eggs and oatmeal to get some fuel in our bodies and prepare for another long day in the saddle. Yesterday brought us to the … Continue reading Day 35: Mile 2008
Day 34: Mile 1930
Fergus Falls, MN to Albany, MN (93 miles) Today was longer and later than anticipated, and I am very excited to go to sleep. We started off the day with a delicious breakfast prepared by our host, Mike. We were joined by his four energetic, talkative, hilarious children who made breakfast even more enjoyable. It … Continue reading Day 34: Mile 1930
Day 33: Miles 1837
Moorhead, MN to Fergus Falls, MN (82 miles) The day got started unexpectedly early today. We were awakened by a 3am down pour, just in time to frantically fix and attach the rain flies to our tents to prevent us from getting drenched by the deluge. Sleep after that was a bit hard to come … Continue reading Day 33: Miles 1837
Day 32: Rest Day but also like 5ish miles.
Fargo, ND to Moorehead, MN (5 miles) Rest day! We had a rest day today!!! The first rest day in two weeks and it was super needed and we'll deserved. We have had a few rough days these past two weeks and today was a wonderful break. We all started our day with one of … Continue reading Day 32: Rest Day but also like 5ish miles.
Day 31: Mile 1,750
Enderlin, ND to Fargo, ND (61 miles) If I've learned anything today, it's that riding in 28 mph head and cross winds is near impossible when you've got front and rear panniers and are only just a small person on a bicycle. That being said, you are all probably tired of hearing us lament about … Continue reading Day 31: Mile 1,750
Day 30: Mile 1689
Gackle to Enderlin: 74 miles One more day until our rest day. When my alarm went off this morning at 7, rain was pouring onto the sidewalk outside. Groggy, stiff, and feeling like I could go back to sleep for 10 more years, I extricated myself from my sleeping liner and tried to convince myself … Continue reading Day 30: Mile 1689
Day 29: Miles 1,615
Bismarck, ND to Gackle, ND (108 miles...90 by bike 18 by our saviors truck) We had a roller coaster of a day today. Waking up at 5/5:30 at our warm showers house was tough. Having just switched time zones, it felt to us like getting up at 4am. We made breakfast and got ourselves ready … Continue reading Day 29: Miles 1,615
Day 28: 1507 miles
Richardton to Bismarck ND (82 miles) Today started off really high. We all slept well at the Assumption Abby and had a wonderful breakfast with the monks. With their words of encouragement we set off to Bismarck. For any if you who do not know much about North Dakota, just as I didn't, it is … Continue reading Day 28: 1507 miles