Author Archives: aryng

the evening is a nicer time to ride when it is so hot and sunny. Up later than I’d hoped to be, though. Stopped at Innisfree campground. 

I’ve had quite a relaxed day. I saw Leo and Pete briefly in the morning. Pete biked to work, something I understand he has been meaning to do for a bit, then I hung around for a while. Mostly I … Continue reading →

I zig zagged out of Saskatoon, spent the day on the 16, often with lovely river valley overlooks. I have spent the evening in North Battleford with some friends of a friend. Pete and Leo shared a meal and showed … Continue reading →

So I left Wisconsin.      I spent about two days in Minneapolis. I got myself an excellent lunch at Hard Times Cafe, a vegetarian diner. I rode along some bike paths and went to the sculpture garden. The Grease … Continue reading →

Trip’s first flat yesterday! Or really Wednesday night, but it was slow and I didn’t fix it till morning.  I stopped for the day… Somewhere maybe 20 miles past Humboldt. Really, there isn’t much but farms and ponds between there … Continue reading →

I am seeing quite a diversity of water fowl! Stopped at the Wadena campground. Many towns here have a campground. Convenient. 

Today has been pleasant and uneventful. I’ve gone west, stopped for a bit in Roblin. I’ve crossed into Saskatchewan and my progress is rewarded with an extra hour (imagined). Stoppedfor the day earlyish at the Yorkton city campground, which is … Continue reading →

A beautiful but tough ride, mostly north through Riding Mountain National Park, into the wind. I’m sure I learned many things. I stopped and walked around some and stared at many lakes and trees. I did see moose poop, but … Continue reading →

I stopped at a wayside in the Whitemud River Watershed Conservation area earlier for snack and some off bike stretching, and learned a little about the Yellowhead route, geologic history of the area, and conservation there- the sign said 70% … Continue reading →

I am back on the road after a lovely break in Winnipeg. I spent a couple days exploring the city and met lots of wonderful people. Stephen and Rebecca, who took me in no questions asked at request of someone … Continue reading →