July 24 (Day 26) - 79/1713 - Milan, MN
Finally crossed the border into Minnesota and camped out in a high school
football field. Through torrential downpours in the middle of the night,
our tent kept us dry. Frank had 1 more broken spoke and 1 more flat.
Pic: Crossing into Minnesota
July 25 (Day 27) - 88/1801 - Hutchinson, MN
Torrential rains and winds overnight, but we stayed dry and safe. Marc's
front hub has major problems, but we can hobble on to Minneapolis with
generous amounts of Tri-Flo. Camped in city park that night.
July 26 (Day 28) - 68/1869 - Minneapolis, MN
Biked faster than usual, the thought of tomorrow's day off is in both
our minds. Marc and Winnie watched the Orioles beat the Twins. Frank
stayed with our gracious host and Minneapolis resident, Debbie.
Pic: Working out at Nordic Track
July 27 (Day 29) - 0/1869 - Minneapolis, MN
Visit to the bike store to get Marc's front wheel with new hub and Frank's
rebuilt rear wheel (hopefully, no more broken spokes). Strolled the Mall
of the Americas for entertainment.
Pic: Marc & Frank at mall
Pic: Marc & Winnie at mall
Pic: The whole gang at the mall
July 28 (Day 30) - 45/1914 - Ellsworth, WI
Even though we got a 2 pm start, we crossed the Mississippi River. The
rolling hills of Wisconsin are a welcome scenery change. We are finally
in the land where radio stations begin with a W instead of a K. We camped
out at the county fairgrounds.
July 29 (Day 31) - 88/2002 - Fairchild, WI
A truly delightful day, no humidity, temperature in 70's and gorgeous
scenery. One of Wisconsin's finest took issue with Marc's public urination.
Camped behind the truckstop, making for a very convenient breakfast the
following morning.
July 30 (Day 32) - 80/2082 - Steven's Point, WI
Another scenic day, rolling across the hills of Wisconsin. Stumbled upon
the cheese pavilion from the 1964 New York World's Fair. Took obligatory
picture with the world's largest block of cheese. More illicit camping in
the woods behind a motel.
Pic: Donning cheese-head gear
Pic: Getting dressed in the AM
July 31 (Day 33) - 96/2178 - Brillion, WI
Terrain turned flatter which helped us get close to the century mark.
Camped in a courtyard at the local high school.
Pic: See our campsite
