There was an increase in cycling compared
to 2020, with all bikes seeing more time and miles except for the Rawland
Nordavinden (road) and Volae (recumbent). Participation in a September 200k in
Minnesota was scuttled to make time to see family in Nebraska. Hope to get back
in the ways of randonneuring in 2022! A trip to Montana is planned.
One cycling-related highlight was
the publication of an amended version of a previous blog post in the Fall 2021
issue of American Randonneur. The response was positive, and I thank
Janice Chernekoff (editor) for encouraging me through multiple edits of the
article. I found writing for a cycling magazine as challenging as preparing a
paper for a peer-reviewed journal!
Favorable fall temperatures and a cessation of gardening activities provided space for a couple lengthy rides. The gravel roads west of Mandan are a favorite for the variable landscapes and limited, courteous automobile traffic.
(The Surly Crosscheck sporting new
handlebar tape and Compass tires)
