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A Bike Trip Across the heartland... |
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Written by Donovan Henderson
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Wednesday, 26 April 2006 |
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BIKE GROUPS IN NC
In Greeley: Groups meet twice a week at the Bike Peddler at its new location at 5240 W. 9th St. Drive. Go at 6 p.m. Wednesdays or 10 a.m. Saturdays. Six to 15 riders usually show up and the rides are about 30 miles. Call the Bike Peddler at 356-3663 for more information.
In Eaton: Riders depart the middle school at 10 a.m. Sundays.
In Fort Collins: Go to bikefortcollins.org for all sorts of information on riding opportunities and trails.
MAPS
I used the 50-state road atlas I keep in my car, as well as bike specific maps for Kansas and Iowa. Most states have bike maps, which you can usually find online. Some states may charge. Iowa, however, has a wonderfully complete map for bicyclists that it sends out for free. On Iowa’s map, highways are colored-coded based on traffic volume.
ROADKILL
I didn’t keep an exact count but it went something like this:
Excluding birds, raccoons outnumbered any other animal alongside of the road by at least 5 to 1.
Others: Deer (mule and whitetail), dogs, cats, foxes, one coyote, possum, armadillos, baby snakes, skunks, porcupine, mice, toads. | |
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Written by tatmanco on 2006-04-28 00:58:52
Sounds like something I would do if I ever left the house |
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