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20250926 Bemidji MN
Day 1 - I traveled 700 miles from Cincinnati to Bemidji, MN, unloaded my bike, and rode into town for some BBQ. Afterward, I explored the...
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Oct 23 min read


Elroy - Ephraim, WI
I have had a lot of very nice bike trips in the past, but this one was special. The crushed limestone trail from Reedsburg (C35) - Elroy...
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Aug 282 min read
Put-in-Bay, OH
Put-In-Bay, Ohio, concert venue... hot weather for a tent the first two nights, but the third night was okay. A big storm rolled thru the...
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Aug 281 min read
Springfield MTB races
Springfield, Yellow Springs, Xenia, John Bryan State Park Mountain Bike Races.... some of the racers could really move. the corn is 10 ft...
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Aug 281 min read
Millersburg 44 miles
I tested my Liberte quick release axle wheel bearing seals today, and they worked perfectly. Millersburg, Ohio, always offers beautiful...
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Aug 281 min read
Springfield 72 miles
A quick post condition inspection check flight and a bike ride. a nice meal to celebrate the low-cost condition inspection completion....
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Aug 281 min read
Eau Claire
Trip from Cincy to Chippawa Valey WI (KEAU). The weather was forecast to be good, and it was. Low winds and cool nights in the low 50s F....
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Aug 282 min read
20250709 Root River
Lanesboro MN, Root River Rafting - South Branch and biking.... It was a great four-day trip. When you can combine flying, rafting and...
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Aug 281 min read
20250702 springfield
50 miles today on the bike. Eye protection is clean and hanging in the plane. Air the bike tires in the plane. A strap around the tires...
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Aug 281 min read
20250629 springfield
A couple of new helmet pads made a huge difference today. A relaxed 30-mile ride felt effortless, just what I needed to get my body...
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Aug 281 min read
Springfield - John Bryan - MTB
Easy mountain bike trails were the perfect activity today. The goal was simple: get the body moving and dodge a few trees. I knew these...
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Jun 251 min read
Springfield Ohio, 87.5 miles
The bike route: Springfield airport, Yellow Springs, Jeremiah Morrow Bridge, Yellow Springs, Springfield, Springfield airport. A nice day...
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Jun 211 min read
Urbana, Ohio - Raft 2
It was a typical late spring day in Ohio—warm, overcast, with some showers—but I decided to head to the Mad River. The water level was up...
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Jun 161 min read
Urbana, Ohio - Raft 1
It was a beautiful day on the Mad River in Urbana, Ohio. The bike rafting plan worked perfectly. The water was clear and cool. I ended...
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Jun 161 min read
Springfield OH, Air Force Museum
It was a misty morning, but I decided to check it out and discovered I could fly IBL (In-Between Layers) in the clear. The weather was...
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Jun 81 min read
Yellow Springs, Xenia, Ceasar Ford Park
It was a simple yet pleasant day. I rode to Caesar Ford Park on a new trail to me, which was remarkably smooth. I spent about an hour on...
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Jun 31 min read
Frankfort KY and Springfield OH
Frankfort, KY (Capital City), and Springfield, OH, provided enjoyable trips today. I traveled south across the Ohio River and picked up...
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May 201 min read
Yellow Springs, OH and a pool
It was an excellent day for a bike ride. Although there was some wind, the trees along the bike trail effectively blocked most of it....
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May 161 min read
Springfield, Xenia, Spring Valley, Waynesville
Today was one of those perfect spring days that practically demands you get outside. I took full advantage and logged about 60 miles on...
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May 11 min read
Elyria, Oberlin, Kipton, Wakeman
A Nice Bike Ride Close to Lake Erie I had a wonderful ride along the North Coast Inland Trail, staying close to Lake Erie. It was my...
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May 11 min read
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