Cycling Advocates
Ride to Pro Walk Pro Bike 2006 |
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from Vancouver B.C. to Madison, Wisconsin
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Picture of Vancouver, BC  |
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Falls, SD to Worthington, MN |
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Date: 2006-08-27
Distance: 97 Kilometres
Cycling Time: 5.26 Hours
Average Speed: 18.38 kph
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Trip Distance since Leaving Vancouver
- 3,184 Kilometres |
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Thoughts
for the Day
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Entering Minnesota for a Short Stay |
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It was not a stellar cycling day for me. The
wind was blowing in the face most of the day at 15 to 25 kph. That slowed
me down. Whatever bothered me yesterday still had not fully left, so exertion
was not the thing to do. Some of the times I felt like I had fallen asleep
while pedaling. Of course, I did not. So a slow ride was had. |
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It was corn land now, lush green. |
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Windmills appeared on the horizon spinning out
its electricity. |
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Our plans for crossing Minnesota were quickly
changed at the first intersection when we realized that cyclists were
not welcome on the I-90. At the information booth just inside state line
we perceived that this might be the came. John had picked up a ‘Share
the Road’ pamphlet which indicated that in Minnesota bicycles were
considered as vehicles, except on the I-90.
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Worthington |
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It was a clean town, more compact than most.
A meal at a Mexico restaurant was extremely good. |
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Cycling
Facilities
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Out of Sioux Falls on County Road
30.
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I-90 Minnesota |
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We cycled into Minnesota on the I-90, up
to the information booth staffed by a cyclist. Then on to the next intersection.
The paved shoulder was in such rough finish that we decided to travel
on County Road 4. Much better. Some portions had paved shoulder. Others
did not.
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I-90 Entrance Sign |
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No Cycling |
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Worthington |
A wide shoulder greeted cyclists as they entered
this town. No other cycling facilities were seen. There was some potential
to create rail-trails on abandoned rail line. |
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