On The Open Road

Updates have been sparse for a few reasons. One its summer, two I'm working two jobs, and three I've been traveling a lot.

That said I've got a few minutes to post something before I call it quits for the evening. It’s actually summer finally!!! Last year living in Grand Forks was blah... it was perpetually below normal and cloudy. This year it's been a complete one 180. Temperatures have been mid 70's to 80's on a regular basis; it's been sunny, and really windy. Even though its blows up here. The weather has been perfect for cycling. My LeMond bike and my Iron Horse Mountain have seen more miles this summer than the past two summers combined. So far I've clocked in about 400-500 miles in April and May. That's including the one hundred and six I clocked in the last four days.

The LeMond is in the middle of its transition from racing bike to touring bike. When I'm done will probably come to the tune of 300-400 dollars. Things that are changing include the addition of fenders, new tires w/ slime filled inter-tubes, new chain, rear mounted rack, more bike bags and most likely a break pad upgrade.

I was hoping to participate in the RRIBT (Red River International Bike Tour) this year, but point two put that dream to rest. I had been cleared to go by both of my managers, but during a meeting an Intellidrive online workshop/webinar occurred on June 22-23 right in the middle of the bike tour. Oh well I'll still have a chance to put some serious miles during Memorial Day. Right now I'm shooting for either a half century which would be really easy or a Century, which will push me to my max endurance.

Traveling wise I'm going to a wedding in Bismarck, ND tomorrow for a day trip out and back after the reception. The week earlier I was back home visiting friends and cousins.

That's all I know right now I'll try to post some storm pics from Monday of a shelf cloud along old 81 in a few days.

Best Regards,

-Dan