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33.2 miles tandem, 30.1 miles Trek @ 17.6 mph, Odometer: 2609 – Comins, MI to Sterling, MI KEVIN – Madison and I rode the tandem with a tailwind which was fortunate as we rode rollers the whole way. We needed our small chain ring on numerous hills. Suzi has the timing down. As I turnedContinue reading “Day 40 – Tuesday, June 15”

31.6 miles tandem, 19.9 miles Trek @ 11.6 mph, Odometer: 2546 – Onaway, MI to Comins, MI KEVIN – Madison rode the tandem with me today. The tandem ride was uneventful until road construction caused us to ride on gravel for miles behind a pilot car. The line of traffic on the other side waitingContinue reading “Day 39 – Monday, June 14”

43 miles, 16.2 mph, Odometer: 2494 – Mackinaw City, MI to Onaway, MI KEVIN – South on the mitten of Michigan. Bicycles are not allowed on the Mackinaw Bridge. We all drove across early in the fog. The right lane was closed for construction, forcing me into the left lane onto a metal grid. DrivingContinue reading “Day 38 – Sunday, June 13”

It was great to be able to join the Big Bike Trip for a few days.  It was the latest of many road trips I’ve enjoyed with Kevin & Suzi starting around 1978.  Suzi & I trace our road trip history back to the early 60’s in the family Rambler American.  I credit our parentsContinue reading “from Kathey”

49 miles, 14.4 mph, Odometer: 2451 – Newberry, MI to St. Ignace, MI KEVIN – We had our last day on the Upper Peninsula. The ride hugged Lake Michigan. Signs warning of sand on the road were frequent. The ride was cool for a change. Rain was threatened but I still have not had toContinue reading “Day 37 – Saturday, June 12”

28.7 miles tandem, 11.5 miles Trek @ 14.7 mph, Odometer: 2402 – Manistique, MI to Newberry, MI KEVIN – Another day on the Upper Peninsula with ahead wind. Madison rode strong. It helped to talk about something she is passionate about. MADISON – My second day on the tandem. Set a goal of 20 milesContinue reading “Day 36 – Friday, June 11”

50.9 miles, 15 mph, Odometer: 2362 – Escanaba, MI to Manistique, MI KEVIN – We took an easy day on the Upper Peninsula. I could see Lake Michigan on my right most of the day. SUZI – We search online for campsites, reserve them when we can, and hope for the best. Today we pulledContinue reading “Day 35 – Thursday, June 10”

84 miles, 15 mph, Odometer: 2311 – Bewabic State Park, MI to Escanaba, MI KEVIN – Today’s ride was simply east on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Towns are sparse and tiny, not many places to rest and lunch, therefore I am in camp in early afternoon. Changed time zones again, now Eastern. I rode by aContinue reading “Day 34 – Wednesday, June 9”

18 miles tandem, 60.7 Trek miles @ 14.5 mph, Odometer: 2227 – Woodruff, WI to Bewabic State Park, MI KEVIN – Kathey and Hannah headed home after Madison began the ride. Madison has not forgotten how to ride the tandem. Great starts, no limit on cadence. She rode hard then bonked. Good start. I finishedContinue reading “Day 33 – Tuesday, June 8”

89 miles, 16.5 mph, Odometer: 2148 – Hayward, WI to Woodruff, WI KEVIN – Light wind from the southwest early, then breakfast at 45 miles. No wind thereafter. I rode today off map straight east on Highway 70. I am still riding through the North Woods with lots of water all around. Today I stoppedContinue reading “Day 32 – Monday, June 7”