One good way to get rid of midwinter blues is to think of riding a bike in July. The 300-mile July Ride Across Minnesota (TRAM) is now called the Tour de Minnesota. It's a good change. The route rarely went across the entire state. They could have just called it The Ride Around Minnesota, but that's a dumb name, and "the Tour" will maybe get some new people interested in riding.
Anyhow, one of the hottest days of my life was the day that I encountered Santa and Mrs. Claus at rest stop #3 of an 80+ mile ride headed to Two Harbors.
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| July 2013 TRAM |
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| Headed to Lake Superior after seeing Santa and Mrs. Claus - I think this also was right when I crossed the Laurentian Divide. |
I'm looking forward to the ride this coming July. The route hasn't been officially announced yet, but it will be scenic and festive no matter what.
Two years ago, I put together an Xmas Wish List for Santa.
Included on that list were a new road bike, a new fat tire bike, a new Garmin, better bike lights, better gloves and foot protection while cycling, and resolution of a work situation (I didn't quite envision a new job, but that works). I got all of these things since then! There is a Santa!
He still hasn't brought me more bike trips or Irish dancing skills, or even world peace, but maybe this will be the year.
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