Looks just like the brace that took me thru Puglia a couple of years ago. Should work well

Looks like a good idea.

Great comment, Jeff. I agree all that farmland can really mess with the mind. Then there are folks like me who don't have much going on in their minds anyway.

You're absolutely right about or mutual kid-like love for just "climbing onto the saddle and turning the crank."
Anyway, yes, great visit. Thank you for that.

Except for the pasties???? That's sacrilege.

Yes, U.P mosquitoes have been known to pick up a tent or two, then they shake the humans out and start feeding.

Thanks Rocky, but I think you might need to get a new prescription for eyeglasses.

Thanks, Rich. It looks like I'm going to have to pay a visit to Grass Valley, California sometime in the near future.

Yup, stress is good for neither mind nor body.

Sometimes on the prairie, you walk to the edge of town and stare out into the endless sea of corn and soybeans and the mess of existential thoughts that fill your head cause you to make decisions that are just plain crazy.

Another insightful post by Greg. As I was driving home, I was thinking about our visit. In addition to noting that I had a great time with a super nice guy, what really struck me is the thing we have most in common: both of us still have a kid's love of riding a bike. None of the other stuff (gearing, clothing, mileage, etc) matters. Just climbing onto that saddle and turning the crank....

He's also right about this being a community. I feel like I know many of the people on Cycleblaze and, in addition to hanging out with Greg some more, hope to meet other folks as well.

Great photo and how wonderful he has offered to help!

What a great sounding tour, except for the pasties!

Wow! That’s beautiful!

You sure haven’t changed much!