Miles.

 The family decided they needed one last trip to my folk's cabin this past weekend.  Since I've met my quota of cabin time I opted to stay home, ha!  Empty house meant time to ride.

Saturday I took my time getting up and ready.  I was still out on the Evergreen by 9:30.  Mostly because a storm came through Friday night and again Saturday morning.  The wind was listed as light and variable.  With no set direction I headed down county road 8 once again.  I don't make it out West very often so I made that my destination.  

I started in St. Cloud, passing through Clearwater, Fairhaven, Kimball, Richmond, Rosco and I was finally on my way West.  It was a bit of a struggle bus at the start but the legs and brain warmed up.  After that I was good to go.  Not having any set time obligations, etc to get back to sure make riding that much more carefree. 

Once I went far enough West I started back North to the Wobegon Trail.  I refueled in Freeport.  Not wanting to ride the trail I made my way further North to Holdingford.  But this time I was able to successfully navigate around that damn city that sucks you in.  

I tried to find as many of these as I could.  Back in the day this was a favorite of Jimmy B.

It was hot and humid once again.  Over 400 oz. of fluids.

The Ride.

Sunday I was up and ready to get back on the Evergreen by 8:30.  The humidity and fog were thick.  Eventually it would burn off only to be replaced with the sun and high dew points.  This time I headed East and North in alternating fashion until I figured I should head home.  Downside to riding this direction is there are few, if any, spots to refuel.  I know of a few "hole in the wall" c-stores so I made my way there.  The first was closed, ugh.  My second spot was a gas station/grocery store/bar/liquor store/house set up.  And they were open!  A Coke never tasted so good!

The Ride.

Going into this past week I had no plans to ride as much as I did, it just worked out that way.  I ended with my highest mileage week ever.  Super stoked with how I feel.  My left knee is a bit sore but nothing like it was earlier this summer.  I wish the Arrowhead 135 was next week!

I didn't set an alarm but Toby got up at 5:20.  It's sprinkling some so not sure on a ride.  If I do it will be an hour easy spin on the mountain bike.  I'm getting excited for fall and more time on the mountain bikes.

TIRES:  Forgot to mention that I put new tires on the the Evergreen as the Cannonballs were wore out.  This time I opted for the Rutlands, mostly as I had a set laying around.  Not sure why I deviate from these tires.  They roll well, handle the soft stuff great, and grip on climbs.  

Have a great week.

Another St. Cloud cyclist has started a blog: Default Cyclist