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July 30, 2009

Home stretch; 2069 miles down INTERESTING MINNESOTA... Crossed from Fargo, North Dakota into Moorhead, Minnesota which is home to a plethora of gigantic tourist attractions. Big Ole is a 28-foot Viking statue in Alexandria that's welcomed visitors since 1965.  There is a 13-foot prairie chicken in Rothsay, Mi... Posted by biketard at 3:48 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

July 24, 2009

Donation from helpful trucker   MEET DEAN...  Forced to jump on the Interstate today to head east from Bismarck, N.D. to Medina to Jamestown and Valley City. Bikes are allowed on the Interstate in North Dakota since most of the roads are gravel and many are currently covered because of flooding.  Pulling into a... Posted by biketard at 4:43 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

July 22, 2009

In love.... with Lewis & Clark Bismarck, ND  July 21, 2009  I have a t-shirt that reads: My boyfriend said I should be more affectionate.... so I got another boyfriend.  Well I met a guy. Actually two.   I think I'm in love with Lewis and Clark.  Stayed late Tuesday morning in Washburn, North Dakota so... Posted by biketard at 9:32 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

July 20, 2009

Coasting through North Dakota July 19, 2009 KILLDEER, ND - Three states down, three more to go. I've been on the road since June 25 (started in Seattle, WA) and have collected over 1,420 miles. The distance per day is primarily determined by how far each larger city is from the next. Large city is defined as on... Posted by biketard at 1:00 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

July 16, 2009

133 mile day Jordan, MT - July 15, 2009   Tough day at the office. Pedaled 133 miles from Lewistown to Jordan.    Weather was sunny, mid-70s and with the day off Tuesday, I had extra energy.   I kicked up some antelope in a field, but other than that the ride was extremely desolate.  ... Posted by biketard at 9:06 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

July 12, 2009

Time capsules in Carousel for Missoula Missoula, MO -  July 8, 2009 Plains, Montana to Missoula, 77 miles Wednesday and staying at the Rattlesnake Hostel. It's a bicycle specific hostel about two miles outside downtown Missoula. Private room, clean bath, kitchen access and owners on site. $20 a night. I'll rest my legs ... Posted by biketard at 11:51 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

Milwaukee connection in Great Falls, MO RAILROAD TIES… There is a fantastic tower gracing the skyline of Great Falls, Montana. The Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Depot is a huge 135-foot tower that marks the skyline in Great Falls, Montana. The Railway was constructed between 1907 and 1909, the last transcontinental ... Posted by biketard at 11:48 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

July 8, 2009

2 states down - 4 more to go IDAHO TO MONTANA...  From Newport, WA to Sandpoint, Idaho; birthplace of former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin.  Following the Lake Pend Orielle for 30 miles I pull into Clark Fork and stop at Sweet Bicycles & Marbles. It's a gift shop specializing in bicycles and marbles.  Katie... Posted by biketard at 5:20 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

July 7, 2009

Out of Washington into Idaho Pateros, WA - Making my way from Winthrop to the Coulee Dam.   Hitting the road around 5 a.m. in order to beat the heat and the headwinds; temperatures this week are expected to be in the 90s..  Took a break at the Rest Awhile cafe along Highway 153, just outside Pateros. Homemade desse... Posted by biketard at 12:34 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

July 5, 2009

Climbing Cascade Mountains Tuesday, June 28, 09  SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA - Heading into North Cascades National Park.  My biggest concern, aside from the 5,000-foot climb, is bears.  Locals say they would LOVE to see a bear but they admit my biggest predator will be mosquitoes.  I'm still bear wary.  I m... Posted by biketard at 7:50 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Travel & Visitors Guide

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