Day one:
Got a reasonable, albeit slightly hungover early start this morning after the wedding. Was on the road by 7 AM bound for Madison. Stop one was a long run in Menomonie, Wi. Wasn't sure where I was going to stop to do this, but saw a sign on the highway for the Red Cedar River State Bike Trail, so I followed it on a whim. It ended up being a great crushed limestone bike trail along the river in the driftless area. A cool small town too.
Arrived in Madison around 3 PM. Enjoyed a nice swim in Lake Menona with Andy and Katherine. We proceeded to the One Barrel for a pint and a pretzel, then next door to the texas taco "tubbs" for dinner. Finn met up with us for dinner which was cool. Post dinner, Andy, Finn and I biked downtown to the "Paradise" bar to meet Ryan Brownell for a drink. It was cool to see downtown again. All in all a successful first day.Day High: Enjoying the good vibe in Madison with good siblings and friends.
Day Low: Lunch. Hot, With too many mosquitoes, gnats and in Wisconsin.
Stats:
Miles: 273
States: Minnesota, Wisconsin
New License Plates:
MN, WI, NH, IN, OH, SD, IL, OK, OR, FL, MI, SC, PA, IA, TN, TX, KY, UT, GE
New Bird Species: House Sparrow, Starling, Am. Crow, Cardinal, W. Breasted Nuthatch, Catbird, Song Sparrow, Kingfisher, Yellow Bellied Sapsucker, Rosebreasted Grosbeak, Red Eyed Vireo, Goldfinch, Robin, Phoebe, Turkey Vulture, R Tailed Hawk, Red Wing Black Bird, Great Blue Heron
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