Tag Archives: Bicycling
Early autumn biking
Scenes from a country ride
Last weekend I took a much needed, 24 mile bike ride on the Sugar River State Trail.
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Riding along the river
Another shot from the Great Sauk Trail, next to the Wisconsin River.
The Great Sauk Trail
Last weekend I biked the Great Sauk Trail for the first time. This paved, scenic trail goes along the Wisconsin River, through fields, and then into the Baraboo Hills. What a nice ride.
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Heading east on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail.
Wipe out
Yesterday I found out that I do not need surgery on my hip. Yay! I suppose I should back up and start at the beginning. Monday afternoon, I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and go biking on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail. I’d been out riding for almost two hours, and was heading back to the parking lot at the trail head. I was about 100 yards from the lot when I hit a patch of very loose gravel (on a turn). As I moved into the turn my bike skidded out from under me, and I landed very hard on my left hip.
Continue reading Wipe outScenes from a northwoods bike ride
I spent the first half of last week camping in the Northern Highland State Forest. One of the best things about that area is the Heart of Vilas County Trail.
Continue reading Scenes from a northwoods bike rideMilitary Ridge panos
When you’re out in the country with your camera, the wide open spaces just beg for panoramas. A couple more views from the Military Ridge State Trail.
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