Day 069 - Wakefield, MI to Ashland, WI - Two Far 2023 - Oranges to Apples

June 23, 2023

Day 069 - Wakefield, MI to Ashland, WI

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Today was a MUCH better day than yesterday. The fact that today's ride was mostly downhill played a part, but mainly I was in the right state of mind. Yesterday, I just couldn't get into the groove and it made for a very long day.

I spent the entire day on US-2, a moderately busy highway but one that has a decent shoulder. (I'll follow US-2 again tomorrow on my way to Superior, and then will pick it up again in North Dakota and follow it clear across Montana.)

A large figure that is not Paul Bunyan or Sasquatch.

The shoulder was too rough to really let go. It's probably just as well. :-)

Looking out over Chequamegon Bay from Bayview Park in Ashland

A little Ashland history in Bayview Park.

I was just getting ready to leave Bayview Park when a van pulled up and the driver asked my what type of taillight I had. I told him and a very long conversation ensued. It turns out that Steve & Sue are fellow recumbent tandemists and are on a short cycling vacation.

Steve said they just recently bought their van, specifically to haul their tandem. Jeanna & I have been discussing the same thing.

Ashland is known for its murals. Here's a sampling...

Today's ride: 52 miles (84 km)
Total: 3,216 miles (5,176 km)

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Keith A. SpanglerKerry, do you have an idea when you might be getting to Seattle? My son, his wife and their adventure dog would love to welcome you if the schedules work. Email me ok.... They live in West Seattle, maybe they could host you. Dan, Louise and Mr Benny. Ill be visiting there in Early September - a break from my Viking Quest Tour. Stay safe you two cool people✓
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