Tonight Zion Lutheran Church is our host church and we are the guests of Clarence & Juli Sandvik in Cooperstown, ND. We just had dinner with 300 people on The Griggs County Fairgrounds to kick off the county fair that starts tomorrow. We rode home with Clarence & Juli in their fully restored Ford Model A. On the way home we toured this wonderful town of 1100 and got acquainted with the Sandviks who have raised their family here.
We rode 68 hard miles today against the wind all the way. Paul Bayfield reminded me that we did have a tailwind for approximately one mile. I guess being pummelled by the wind all day erased this from my memory.
Today was a light traffic day and we enjoyed this.
A typical day for us is:
6:00am Rise & Shine
7:00am Breakfast at host church or with families
7:30am Riding
11:30am Lunch
Noon Riding Again
2:00 - 4:00pm Arrive at host church
Connect with host families
Minor bicycle maintenance
Showers
6:00pm Dinner with host church
7:00pm Sharing about YFCI with host church
9:00pm Return to host homes
10:00pm Sleeping
We have gotten used to unpacking/packing up on a daily basis. The first week we were leaving a trail of personal items all along our path but have gotten better at keeping track as we move in and out quickly.
I hope you all are having a great summer.
Dan
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I finally found your personal blog. I kept looking at the main blog and didn't know what was going on with you and Zach. I am ENVIOUS! It sounds like you're doing and seeing so many cool things. I'll be praying for you. (Please don't blow me away when you return. I'm sure a short 30-40 mile ride will be a piece of cake for you and you'll avg 22 mph at least.) Keep peddlin'
Erick
You are really living the dream Dan, and I am excited that your life goal is coming true. I remember the days riding into the wind and NO one would understand unless they experienced it.
As you ride you get stronger, so doing 20 mpg consistently will be a piece of cake.
Take care and keep safe.
Jim Theolet
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