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Ascent of Mount Arvon, Michigan Saturday, May 29, 2021 I can’t seem to find this photograph, but it remains indelible in my mind. On May 29, 1981 I am standing, sweating in my acetate shirt (why was that ever a thing?) and my cap, gown, and green hood, next to my beaming mother and myContinue reading “40 years a doctor”

Iron River to L’Anse, Michigan. Friday, May 28, 2021 Another 55 miles into a headwind today, with no towns in between, so I took the motel breakfast for all it was worth, ordering eggs, cereal, yogurt, toast, sausage, and one of those waffles. Trey, the guy behind the counter, was very accommodating, he was aContinue reading “Back to the future”

Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Iron River, Michigan. Thursday, May 27, 2021 Ten days. Never thought I’d be spending so long in the Badger State, but between quagmires, breakdowns, head games, and deluges, here I still was. Time to blow. Still 52 miles to the border, and a cold, rainy headwind predicted, but with caffeine, determination, andContinue reading “Yoopers and Kikis”

Tomahawk to Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 A biblical reference, and even though I’m an atheist I felt like Noah, with all this rain. A milestone for me, since this was exactly how long my Camino walk lasted two years ago, so today I have surpassed my longest trip ever. I was slow gettingContinue reading “40 days and 40 nights”

Hill to Tomahawk, Wisconsin Tuesday, May 25, 2021 It was only a matter of time before I had a post with this title. After yesterday‘s drama-queen mudfest, I needed a low-key day. It rained on and off all morning, keeping me cooped up in this lovely cabin, editing yesterday’s long post with anemic WiFi. IContinue reading “Blowin’ in the wind”

Merrill to Hill, Indiana Monday, May 24, 2021 Poured all night, boy was I glad it I wasn’t camping. There would be a four-hour lull between the morning rain and afternoon thunderstorms, where I hoped to squeeze in today’s ride. I had taken me too long to get here, but at least today was goingContinue reading “In-Timm-idation Hill”

Wittenberg to Merrill, Wisconsin. Sunday, May 23, 2021 So even though I wound up bailing to the highways yesterday, I was determined to try the back roads again. This time I lasted about 3 miles. I got dumped back on that unimproved railroad, this time a bit firmer, but still was only doing 7 mph.Continue reading “Wassup, Wausau?”

New London to Wittenberg, Wisconsin. Saturday, May 22, 2021 I seem to be on a The Doors kick. Mr. Mojo Risin’ is an anagram of Jim Morrison. LA Woman was the last song he recorded. My buds could tell I was in a funk, and Brian sent me a clip of Jimmy Smith’s Got MyContinue reading “Mr. Mojo Risin’”

Menasha to New London, Wisconsin Friday, May 21, 2021 The Vrabec‘s house was beautiful, the bed comfortable, but I only slept five hours. The news about Ben really shook me up. Steph had to get out early, but we still had time for a nice breakfast, and I was able to leave the house beforeContinue reading “Rider on the storm (not)”

Eden to Menasha, Wisconsin. Thursday, May 20, 2021 This was one of those days which was so pleasant, you almost feel guilty. It’s not supposed to be this easy. When is the other shoe going to drop? There were no hills to slow me down this time. After lingering in that “garden of Eden” ofContinue reading “Easy Street”