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Madison, Wisconsin. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 The last day of June, and the 75th day of the trip. Something of a milestone, it called for a momentous day, and Madison did not disappoint. My friend and former resident Darren Knox, who had hosted me in La Crosse, did most of his schooling in Madison andContinue reading “Madison scavenger hunt”

Verona to Madison, Wisconsin Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Today was a big deal for me, a marriage of my past life and my present trip. Just approaching that logo along the entrance walkway brought it all back. All my colleagues have a love-hate relationship with Epic, but we go way back. Back in 2002, IContinue reading “Epic thoughts, Epic dreams”

Spring Green to Verona, Wisconsin. Monday, June 28, 2021 Frank Lloyd Wright died in 1959, Paul Simon wrote the tune in 1961, our guide was unaware if they had ever met. Bridge Over Troubled Water wasn’t released until 1970, which is where I first heard of the great architect. But no, I had been toContinue reading “I never laughed so long. So long, so long.”

Prairie du Chien to Spring Green, Wisconsin. Sunday, June 27, 2021 I know I’ve already explained it, but the direction of today’s ride seemed just wrong. I rode 67 miles due East, and will continue in this direction over the next couple of days for a total of 100 miles. To see some great sights,Continue reading “Uh, doc? West would be THAT way.”

Spring Lake Inn to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Saturday June 26, 2021 Rained hard overnight, but no flooding in the immediate area. Thunderstorms all day today. Better stay put, or at least go no farther than Prairie du Chien; just 5 miles down the road was a Motel 6 with good WiFi. Everybody pronounces itContinue reading “Zebulon lives!”

La Crosse to Spring Lake Inn, Wisconsin. Friday, June 25, 2021 Today started with a bit of nostalgia: we ate breakfast at Fayze’s. This was the one place we had stopped in Wisconsin in our cross country trip in 2005, and for some reason I remembered the name. I saw why—breakfast was really good, andContinue reading “Cruisin’ down the Old Man”

La Crosse, Wisconsin. Thursday, June 24, 2021 Today was a day to relax with friends. I slept the best I had in weeks. Darren got in late last night after his evening shift in the hospital, but was still up before me. The weather was warm but not too hot, perfect for showing off thisContinue reading “La La Land”

Buffalo City to La Crosse, Wisconsin Wednesday, June 23, 2021 I was so excited today. For the first time in over a month, I’d be seeing familiar faces. Darren Knox was in my residency firm, one of our superstars, now working as a hospitalist in his hometown of La Crosse. He and his girlfriend Anna,Continue reading “Familiar faces”

Hager City to Buffalo City, Wisconsin. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 OK, let me say at the outset that it’s not my fault. I didn’t finish today’s ride until 10 PM, so wound up staying in a motel when I had hoped to camp. It’s not my fault because my tent was soaking with dew andContinue reading “Chance of precipitation”

St. Paul Minnesota to Hager City, Wisconsin Monday, June 21, 2021 Weird to think that I’ve been out for more than two months, and that now I am in a new season, summer. The sun set at 8:54 (also weird, because it set as late as 9:15 when I was further north and west fromContinue reading “Got my kicks on day 66”