Hwy 10, West of Mandan

Hwy 10, West of Mandan

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

2021 Summary

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)