Michigan Day 2
7. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Lisa and I spent the day relaxing at the lake. I got out for a nice 45 mile bike ride on the road. Otherwise we were taking the pontoon boat for a ride, fishing, or just relaxing around the lake.Weiterlesen
Michigan day 1
6. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We dropped the boys at the river. Lisa and I went to the lake. It was quite an adventurous drive with four boys. following us on the 7 Hour Dr. The boys got lost a few times, but it was a goodWeiterlesen
Preparing for Michigan & Evening Ride
5. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Most of the day was spent getting ready for our trip to Michigan. We bought a lot of groceries for Sebastian and his three friends that will be staying at the river without parents! They planned theirWeiterlesen
Another Awesome Sunset Ride!
2. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Yesterday’s sunset ride was so great, I planned another one. I didn’t think it could get any better, but tonight we were graced with a full moon rising too. We are having a fun time this summerWeiterlesen
Sunset Ride #1
1. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
To start the month of August, I planned a sunset ride for Lisa and I. I pick some of our favorite gravel roads To the south east of Iowa City, and paint it so we will be on a B-maintenance roadWeiterlesen
Sunset Ride
1. August 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
I’ve been busy lately and not posting. I may do so retroactive posts, but to start the month Lisa and I worked on replacing another window and ended the day with a fabulous 30 mile sunset ride. Oh,Weiterlesen
All the Roads in Hills, but no hills!
26. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
After the grueling hundred mile ride of gravel to Marshalltown, I decided to take a casual ride to the metropolis of Hills, Iowa. I wanted to see if it was possible to ride all of the roads in theWeiterlesen
100 mile Gravel to Plant a tree
25. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
I wrote 100 miles of gravel over to Marshalltown. It would’ve been my dad’s 85th birthday. We surprise my mom by arranging a tree planting at the college he taught at for nearly 50 years. TheWeiterlesen
Another CYST Recovery Day
21. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The day was spent working on the window and tinkering around the house. We finished the inside trim on the window and later in the day I rode Zwift. The route was the Champs-Élysées in Pairs. It wasWeiterlesen
Lazy Day at Home / Windmills
20. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
I relaxed at home and caught up with my online class I’m teaching and on the window installation. In the evening I did a Zwift ride to keep me riding streak going. Lisa did some work and taughtWeiterlesen
CYST Day 7 (MTB Iowa City)
19. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Pat, Joe, and I rode to the Coralville trails and explored the new flow trail too. It was a nice casual day to end a week of riding. The total mileage for the week ended around 280 miles. We had aWeiterlesen
CYST Day 6 (West Liberty Gravel)
18. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Another super hot day of gravel riding. We planned a 35 mile gravel loop to the Southeast. Adam had two more flat tires and we gave him some grieve for not having them near any shade. We stopped at anWeiterlesen
CYST Day 5 (Kalona Brewery)
17. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A 45 mile ride to the Kalona Brewery. I saw more Amish and Mennonite Buggies than I’ve ever seen in 1 ride. It was a super hot day which led us to seeking a lot of short breaks in the shade. TheWeiterlesen
CYST Day 4 (Return to Iowa City)
16. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Today we rode back to Iowa City and revisited Sutliff Bridge. We adventure through a closed rode and some gravel roads I’ve never been on before. We ended with tacos and snacks at our house. GamesWeiterlesen
CYST Day 3 (100% chance of rain)
15. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Anamosa - Waubeek
We were waiting out the 100% chance of rain in the morning, but it never came. We rode 12.5 miles to Waubeek and ate a late lunch. We rode back in to Anamosa in the early eveningWeiterlesen
CYST Day 2
14. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Iowa City - Sutliff - Lisbon - Martelle - Anamosa. Another fun day of goofing around with friends. We stayed the night at Doug’s. We chatted on his front porch until late after pizza for dinner.
CYST 2020 Day 1
13. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Iowa City - Oxford - Amana - North Liberty. A fun day of about 65 miles of beautiful Iowa riding with friends. A lot of laughs and good times.
Friends, brunch, & another Res. Loop
12. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
I got in a quick Res. Loop before Braden and Regina came over for brunch. Adam (Lisa’s brother) arrived later in the day and we did a bbq with Sebastian. Joe (my college roommate for a year) arrivedWeiterlesen
Way behind on posts!
11. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today is the 18th and I hope to catch up with some short posts and pictures. On the 11th, we worked on the window and got it installed. It was nice to have it done as we have a ride with friends theWeiterlesen
Friday Gravel
10. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Lisa and I headed out in the later afternoon for a gravel ride. Lisa was feeling tired from 2 hours of exercise early in the day, decided to go home after about three miles. I continued to theWeiterlesen
A rainy day & birds I don’t like.
9. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
It was supposed to rain all day, so I opted for a virtual ride later in the day. I spent the day working on bikes. Sebastian had cross country practice, mowed the backyard, and worked at the eyeWeiterlesen
Morning ride & an outdoor shower
8. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Another hot day expected, so I got out early for a loop over the reservoir. The temperature was already in the mid. 80’s when I was done riding. Like most rides in the summer, I ended with a coolWeiterlesen
Getting Hotter! 100
7. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Lisa and I got out early again. It was a nice 20 mile ride. I worked for 4 hours on Ken’s trees and soaked through 2 sets of clothes. Tomorrow is even going to be hotter!
Melting into the Road
6. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Another hot day! Not the hottest I’ve ridden in, but close. The online course I teach started today. I worked on our house a bit getting prepared for some new windows . At the hottest part of theWeiterlesen
Lisa High by the 5th of July
5. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The seas of corn are getting tall, and filling the Iowa horizon. We had a fast 25 mile ride to the SE, and averaged over 20 mph. From 3:00 to 7:00 we worked on Ken’s new house. During the evening weWeiterlesen
4th of July Ride
4. Juli 2020 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
🚲🌞🇺🇸Lisa and I took a ride North to explore the new trail out of Solon. We then helped Ken on his new house. In the evening Sebastian had friends over for walking tacos, games, a fire, andWeiterlesen
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