Rogue River Rambler

Crater Lake, forests and shore lines of the wonderful state of Oregon.

I know it has been several weeks since I updated you on my travels. Upon leaving New England, I drove back to Denver with the van and met a different guide and we headed off to the Pacific Northwest. We started in Eugene,OR on 8/14 and led a 9-day ride in OR. It was great being in a college town again. We headed for the coast on small, seldom used back country roads from Eugene to Reedsport. I don’t know how Dick (Timberline’s owner) does it, but he oftentimes finds roads that are not traveled much at all, and he does it time after time. Going through the tall trees of Central OR are awe inspiring and majestic. It is like riding through a green canyon.
This group of 13 was a great mix. There were 6 women (5 guests and 1 guide) who love to bicycle and their husbands do not. One woman who has ridden with this group of women in the past brought her husband on this trip. We also had 3 men on this trip and 1 brought his wife, who didn’t like to ride, so she did sightseeing on her own and met us every night at the hotel and joined us for dinner. The group bonded well and was supportive and encouraging of each other and had a wonderful sense of humor. All were strong riders and handled the challenges of this tough ride well. We experienced the heat of central OR, the coolness of the coast, and the splendor of Crater Lake. Several friends had mentioned how wonderful Crater Lake was and I thought, just great could it really be? It is jaw dropping Gorgeous and maybe one of my favorite spots in the country.
A man from Switzerland came up on a spot in Canyonlands and said, "This is the picture of the year". By the time we left, I think we were up to 2042. But Peter, Crater Lake is truly one of the best spots in the US!
One of the nice fringe benefits of my travels this summer, has been the opportunity to see family and friends. I have been able to see all of the Lentini clan except fdr Duane. Uncle Tony, Aunt Maxine, Carmela and Jane and Larry met me for dinner out side of Grant's Pass. What a treat!
I also was able to make an unexpected trip to Denver, and I must admit Colorado is a good place to return home to. Cris and I worked our second trip together and had a great time and a great trip with some very special people.
I am continually amazed at the wonderful experiences I get to see and do everyday, with wonderful people in wonderful places.
I am, we are sooooo blessed!!!!

Reflections

Boys of Summer on last day of Sea to Sea

Sea to Shining Sea Reflections

It has now been three weeks since I completed what was in so many ways an incredible journey. To cross this magnificent country on a bicycle, is a trip which will be on my mind for years to come. As Louis Armstrong sings, “What a Wonderful World” we live in to be able to see so many types of geography, crops, people, architecture, living conditions, and lifestyles. We are a diverse and amazing country.
Having ridden a bicycle across the country, has given me the opportunity to experience life up close and personal. Generally, everyone we encountered was friendly, courteous, and curious about our endeavors. Many were amazed regarding the feat we were accomplishing one day at a time. Each day would bring new challenges and adventures and get us closer to the long term goal. Little by little we worked our way across the country. The big goal became clearer each day.
The trip was wonderful in many ways. There were about 40 people who actively participated in some portion of the adventure, without any major disagreements or personality conflicts. Thus, most interacted well and supported and encouraged each other in the daily struggles. What an amazing group of people who saw the best each had to offer! I believe friendships have been created which will last for many years to come.
This journey has been uplifting to me in so many ways. It has been made clear to me, that what I want, can and does come to fruition, sometimes quite easily. I have grown spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and in my personal power and confidence. I have known in the past that I was strong, but now truly know I will accomplish anything I believe in and put my mind to in a focused and productive manner. This journey was just a step in the process of becoming aware of the magnificent power that I have! I am so Blessed!
Thank you to each and every person who made this trip special and supported me in the decision-making process and the implementation of this wonderful opportunity and lifelong dream. I am blessed and life is marvelous! I do wish for family and friends, both old and new, that each of you take advantage of the opportunity to dream BIG!

Catching up

Lobster! Yum, yum.

Relaxing along Wilson Lake.


What a wonderful place to stay in NH!

Sorry for the gap in posting. The trip has now been completed, so will post about the last week and then add a post about my reflections of the whole experience. The above picture was a glorious Grand Hotel and one of the wonderful places we stayed over the course of the 8 weeks on the road.
The weather for the last week was truly wonderful and the terrain was quite hilly with quite a few "rollers". Some of these rollers had a grade of 11-14%. There is a saying in New England, that says, "you can't get there from here" due to the water everywhere, But, when it comes to hills, they go straight up, without any curves or any sort of relief. The rides have moderated in length, but the scenery and undulations have increased from the central parts of the trip, as Maine is lush and green. We are still staying a back roads and avaiding traffic and more populated regions. We crossed the Applachian Trail and saw several hikers who had been hiking for many days.
I continue to be amazed how well people are getting along and supporting and encouraging each other. Dinners are still two hour dinners, but the groups at tables are different every night. Lobsters have become a focus and we had the option to choose lobsters several of the last 4 nights, including Young's Lobster Pound, see above.
We have traveled through a lot of states and two proviences and when I finished my ride on the nest to the last day, I was in China....ME and the group ended in Belfast....ME. Either way it was nice to be able to see the Atlantic Ocean.

Waiting at a rest stop just inside Quebec border.


Sailboats along Lakeshore Drive in Montreal.


Spiral ramp off bridge onto Lakeshore Drive. Lots of fun!


Different architecture in Montreal.


Group reaching Quebec.


Bicycles are given their own traffic signal at some intersections. How Cool!

We had been in Ontario for several days, maybe even pushing a week. There were many similar traits and characteristics. The language was the same, much of the food was the same and so were many of the customs. I often felt I was not really in a different country and wondered why people would chose one country over the other in which to live. A couple of the notable differences were of course the money, which is now close to the US $ in value, but we do not have Loonies ($1) or toonies ($2) coins, the price of gasoline, which is about $4/gal, the use of the metric system, which is used throughout other parts of the world, the historic nature of the country and the age of many buildings, and a wonderful respect for people on bicycles.
Upon arriving in Quebec the differences are immediate and very notable. French is the primary language, with all street signs and most ads in French and the language is spoken in every shop and restaurant. This did cause me some difficulty in getting into Montreal on samedi (Sat). While we just left Montreal this morning, it already seems worlds away. The Montreal experience was a pleasant one and one I immensely enjoyed. It truly felt as if we were in a European city. I rode along Lakeshore Drive, which goes along the edge on Montreal Island for many kilometres, viewing great houses, going through fun little towns, museums, locks and canals, and goes into the heart of the the city. Many people were out riding, walking, jogging, and just enjoying being outside. There is a great deal of history and great buildings to represent the dynamic and wonderful people and cultures which have thrived in this city. What a privilege to experience such a wonderful place fairly close to home!
au revoir.
Dennis

Facts and Figures

The view out my window in Pitcon Harbor, Ontario


Elora, Ontario mill and falls


The new epitome of a "flowerbed"



Dennis leading the pack!


As we near the last week of the trip, here are some facts and figures.
I have ridden in two countries, seven states and two provinces. Three of the states begin with the letter M. I have been in four time zones and gotten wet at the beaches of three Great Lakes. I have put about 1600 miles on my bike thus far and only had four flats of my own, but have changed many tubes and tires over the past 6+ weeks. We have a two-hour dinner 5 out of every nights, as a group of 30 really wrecks havoc on some small town restaurants and kitchens. I think Dave and I have put about 7500 miles on the van and still have to get back to Denver. This part of Canada has many towns that were created in the middle to late 1700's.
The past two days we have followed the Waterfront trail across parts of Ontario, along the shores of Lake Huron. The following surfaces were varied and exciting, loose gravel, packed gravel, chip and seal, sand, asphalt, concrete, boardwalk, paving stones, and fortunately, there wasn't any glass or construction materials. The path also went through small towns, through forests, along marinas and harbors, through a fairly large city of Kingston, close to mills, manufacturing plants, prisons, state buildings and offices, near college campuses, a great deal of farm land, and along the lake and St. Lawrence Seaway. Quite an adventure and I guess that is why it is called Timberline Adventures.
We have seen a variety of resources being cultivated, wheat, corn, soy beans, potatoes, sugar beets, carrots, onions, alfalfa, hay, sunflowers, canola, lavender, malt, barley, grapes, blue berries, strawberries, raspberries, and many types of berries grown in a specific region, lumber, llamas, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, oil, wind, solar power, water power.

The following thoughts are from another writer, but do cover the gamut of the feelings I have. "Thought I'd comment on our group's in-the-moment thoughts about this adventure. Sort of a seventh inning stretch, if you will. Most of us clearly had major trepidations about signing up for a two-month extended pedal. While many of us had done long trips, this one will be the longest journey for all of us. First and foremost, is to state the obvious -- this is a great group of people -- accomplished in so many ways -- who are gracious to a fault making everyone feel a part of this great ride. The upbeat feel, the positive attitude has spread like a disease. We laugh, we kid, we help each other, we drink 3 milkshakes in a day, we ham it up for photos, we buy each other drinks, and we are having a blast. We are living 'in a bubble' and more than a few have expressed major trepidations about, you guessed it, having to rejoin the real world. Maybe this experience is teaching us that disconnecting, almost totally, from the day-to-day may be the big positive delight of the trip. Yes, it's refreshing to be recharged. Very!"

The experience has been a daily grind with early morning wakeup calls and an opportunity of a lifetime, which I will remember forever and friendships made that will last for many years to come. Thanks for the memories.

Best wishes to each of you and thanks for your support and encouragement.

Dennis

Oh, Canada

It has now been six weeks on the road and some of you may have forgotten what I look like. Hopefully, the 2 above pictures will jog your memory.
We now are in Canada, having crossed over the bridge from Port Huron into Ontario. The photo on the van was trying to get bicycles over the bridge and to say the least, I made a rookie mistake and got stuck on the van, much to the enjoyment of people lucky enough to stay on the ground. We have stopped at several Tim Horton's, which are quite good donut and coffee shops. We have spent 3 of 4 nights at hotels attached to golf resorts. Unfortunately, I didn't bring my clubs, so just walked the courses. Have been swimming in both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. the beach at Grand Bend, Ontario was quite nice and refreshing as the temperature was around 90 degrees.
The past two nights we stayed in Stratford, which has a well-known Shakespeare Festival. I was able to attend the production of "The Tempest" with Christopher Plummer as the Prospero. He was excellent.
Below is the nice 2 bedroom loft Dave and I shared while in Stratford. My favorite and urban living at its finest. I do love to be in the heart of the downtown area. Stratford does also have more of a European feel than some of the places we have been.


The picture below is of the City Hall Building, which was right out our front door.

I had to imbibe in fresh cut fries with malt vinegar and salt and Tim Horton pastries. Both were mighty tasty.
Riding in Canada has been very enjoyable. Seeing the coast of Lake Huron, rolling countryside, old farms and buildings. The drivers have been more courteous and seem to give a little more space to riders. Saw many local cyclists out today as it is Sunday. We also experienced a Mennonite buggy jam, in which no cyclists could get by.
We have had the opportunity to meet various family members, and that has been fun putting names with faces. People are getting anxious about the end of the trip, now less than 2 weeks away. I will spend a few days seeing my good friend Art in NH and head back to Denver before heading to OR to do a 10 day trip along the Pacific Coast, the Rogue River, and Crater Lake. It should be a good time, and I hope to see the rest of the Lentini family.
Still having a wonderful time and enjoying the guests, scenery and riding.
Best Wishes!!
Dennis

Where the old meets the new

It has been several days since I have made any additions to this blog.
We did not see any fireworks for the 4th. On the 4th, the action took place well after 10 pm and most were in bed. In Minocqua, the fireworks were cancelled as Mother Nature's fireworks (rain and thunderstorm) took precedence over the one's that are manmade. We had wonderful homemade donuts at Paul Bunyon's Cook Shanty the next morning. It was raining quite hard as we took off on this day. The rain has fallen hard for the past couple of days, but the difference from rain in CO, is that the temperature stays pretty warm, so we keep riding.
We are now in Michigan and the Eastern Time Zone.
We have ridden along the northern coast of Lake Michigan to the town of St Ignace. We took the ferry to quaint Mackinac Island (see pictures above). This island has had huge historical significance with different countries holding possession of this centrally located island since the 1670's. It is an island in which no private cars allowed. The only motorized vehicles are municipal or county emergency equipment and snow plows. People get around the island by walking, bicycles, or horse drawn carriages. Mail, supplies, furniture and everything else are delivered by horse-drawn wagons and carts.
The bicycle snob in me, came out over the weekend, as I didn't ride my bike on the island.
There were alot of people on bikes who haven't ridden a bike in a long period of time and were not real aware of the other people riding bikes as well.
There were several weddings on the island over the weekend, with bachelor parties on Friday and the weddings taking place on Sat and Sun. I got to see Vince and Molly Carroll, friends from our days in San Diego. Vince is a summer minister, who does about 40-45 weddings each summer.

In Dairyland, not the same as Disneyland

Above, is Carla, Deb, and Vicki heading into the staqte of Wisconsin.

The picture below left is near the headwaters of the Mississippi River and the one on the right is a couple of days later.



We have gone into Wisconsin and now today, we have moved into the Uppper Pennisula of Michigan. The weather has been rainy for two of the past three days and was pretty humid today.

The fireworks in Hayward, WI were late, as the sun doesn't set up here until after 9 pm. I didn't stay up to watch. The next night, in Minocqua, WI the fireworks were cancelled for the second evening, and I didn't experience any fireworks this 4th. There have not been any fireworks among the guests, becuase the cohension has been very good. People support and encourage each other nicely.
I am not riding as much I would like, because I am one of two leaders currently on the trip. We need two vans on the road at all times. Dick and Carol, the owners, will be back next week. The roads have been better, with some nice rollers through the Northwoods.
The dynamics of the group has changed alittle. One person has completed the portion he was here and 4-5 have joined our ranks for a varied number of days. It has been interesting keeping track of 23-28 people on the road, spread over as much as 40 miles.
I am enjoying the scenery, roads, and people I interact with on a daily basis. Have had the chance to see a couple of friends and relatives so far and hope to see a few more before the trip is over. I spent the layover day in Brinerd, MN with a friend from the Denver area and his inlaws on a small lake. We went out on their boat and had a great time seeing good friends.
Our next layover day will be at the end of this week and I'm looking forward to the time on Mackinac Island.

1/2 Way to Maine

We are now in our 2nd of four states beginning with the letter M. Minnesota has been fun so far, with nice stays in Walker and Madden Classic Resort on Gull Lake. Truly lots of water, in the form of lakes. To go along with this, MN has a great deal of rolling hills and trees.
It has always been one of my dreams, on those really windy days in Denver, when the wind is blowing out of the west to ride east and have someone come pick me up, so I don't have to face the headwind to get home. I got part of that wish a couple of days ago, as we had a strong tailwind and it blew us to the place we were staying.
We stayed in Mahnomen, MN a couple of nights ago. I kept hearing single women say this town was going to die off as they said, Look Ma(h),No Men here. I think the town keeps surviving as there is a casino here.
With 3 leaders and 2 vans my riding time has been cut somewhat. All of us like to ride and we share the riding time 3 ways. I end up riding alot by myself, as I pass the slower people fairly quickly and am too far behind the fast guys to catch them. I do enjoy the time on the bike, whenever I get it as anyday on a bicycle is a great day, and some are even better than others. I actually rode to the top of a ski area today in a big chain ring all the way up, so I must be getting stronger. But, part of it might be the ski area was in Minnesota.
Hope to see a couple of friends over the next couple of days.
Dennis

Blowin' in the Wind

As we rode from Harvey to Carrington, ND, we had the pleasure of having a 20-30 mph tailwind with clear blue skies. I saw a small herd of bison running in a paceline, but they were running "against the wind". I know that is a Bob Seeger song, yet it sounded good. Even the hawks had a difficult time flying into the wind. The previous two days, we had the thrill of out running a couple of thunderstorms. We watched one storm stay in line with us, but it was several miles south of us. It was cool to watch the storm move across the prairie.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to see the amazing countryside and meet and interact with people in all the little towns we go through. Many people are amazed and somewhat envious of our abilities to get on the bike day after day.
It is difficult to feed 24 people at one setting in some of these small towns. We have eaten at a Senior's community center, a truck stop, bowling alley, casino, and tonight we are going to eat at a golf club. The food has been pretty good and generally the breakfasts have been buffets, with lots of oatmeal. During the day, we go through several bunches of bananas and granola bars, cookies, and Gatorade.
We've had a couple easy days, so Dave and I cleaned alot of bikes for people yesterday. We have also changed many flat tires, especially yesterday. I think we had10-12 flats.

Rolling Hills of North Dakota

We are now in our 4th state and 3rd time zone. Contrary to the below picture, roads have improved in North Dakota. They are actually using asphalt, BFA (butt friendly asphalt), instead of chip and seal. The rolling hills are truly reminiscent of the Tuscan region of Italy, but the oilfield and construction semis and lack of friendly Italian villas, quickly brings me back to the US. The fields are green and lush and ND 1904 rolls over hill after hill.
Yesterday, we visited the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers and they are quite impressive, and higher than normal, due to all the rain. We did experience an afternoon thunderstorm firsthand and I went out and brought a few people in to the motel in the van.
Today, we are staying in the 4 Bears Casino and Lodge, outside of New Town, ND. We will be in Minot tomorrow night.
The guests on this trip are very well educated, athletic, have a good sense of humor and are very generous and are fun to be around. What a positive experience this has been and continues to be.
Dennis

10 days in Montana

Ho Hum, just another day in Paradise!
While we started in Montana experiencing a great deal of rain, it has since cleared up and been nice riding West to East. We have traveled all the way across the state on US Highway 2. This highway has seen better days, even though the state has tried to upgrade the road, they have done so with varying grades of chip and seal. Let me tell you, the rougher grades are rough on the seat. Mile markers are now up to 600+ miles
We spent 2 glorious nights in Glacier Park Lodge. (Top two photos) It was built in 1913 by the Great Northern Railroad. The beams are 40 feet high Douglas firs, railroaded to Glacier from Oregon. While it was rainy and cold(38) outstide, the huge fireplace was toasty inside and all were glad we were not riding.
The past couple of days have been generally flat and this been just as majestic, in its own special way. Today, people set new PR's for 100+ miles, as the day was sunny and an everpresent tail wind of about 15-20 mph. Some folks completed the trip in just over 4 hours. What a Day! What a Day!
For a more lengthy report of our travels, please go to the Crazy Guy on a Bike link, in the top right hand corner.

Glacier Experiences

We are now on the Great Plains. Having left the wonder of the Glacier National Park, we will now grind our way across Montana and North Dakota. I had the opportunity to ride about 2/3 of Going to the Sky Road and it was Marvelous, Magnificent, and Majestic! The mountains, lakes, rivers, and glacier action is truly amazing!
Upon leaving East Glacier, we quickly left the Rocky Mountains and are now in Shelby, MT. We had a nice little tail wind, so it made the 70 miles go pretty easy.
My thoughts are with my family as they are together and celebrating the life of Bill Hughes.
Thanks for some wonderful friends, Rand and JoAnn, who were there for my family. I am so blessed and grateful to have a supportive family and wonderful friends. Thanks also to people who have sent their condolences! I am doing well and enjoying my adventure!
Love you,
Dennis

Dedication

The ride today was in memory of William J. Hughes. My ride today from Priest River, ID to Libby, MT began with a heavy heart, as Uncle Bill died last night from complications from pneumonia. Uncle Bill was a pilot, social worker, politican, and lobbyist and was a person who enjoyed being in the air and on the water. To me, he was always looking for ways to increase his effectiveness and his impact on the world around him. He encouraged me try and do things I might be hesitant to try.
As I rode along side the Ponderay River and Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho, I saw several eagles soaring over the water and thought about and focused on Bill. As he is making the transition from the Physical world to the Spiritual realm, I believe he was with the eagles soaring above me in such a beautiful and magnicifent setting.
I ended the ride with my Spirit uplifted as I truly believe Uncle Bill is Soaring with the eagles.
Thank you Bill Hughes, your memory and legacy will live forever!

The Journey Begins

Hello, The above group met last Sat and drove 4 hours to Neah Bay. On Sunday we transported everyone to the Pacific Ocean and were blessed by a Native American leader.
We have now crossed the state of Washington and are in Idaho. The Cascades were beautiful and with all the waterfalls, I now understand how the Cascades were named. We had been rained on 4 of 5 days. We were able to make it through Idaho in one day.
The scenery has been magnificient and the passes challenging, while not much higher than Denver altitude wise.
The group is persistently determined to ride as many miles as possible. They are strong riders with a great deal of knowledge and expertise. Most have ridden with Timberline in the past.
I had the great fortune to see cousins, Rick Lentini in Seattle and Steve and Julie Lentini in Colville as they came up from Spokane. It was great to see all three and get a little more caught up.
Most days begin early, around 6:30 or 7 with breakfast and then loading up the two trailers with luggage and putting food and water in the van for guests as they ride across the countryside. Dave Holt and I share the responsibilities of driving one van and split the time on the bike. as the day winds down, we make sure all the riders are in at the motel or hotel, we unload luggage, work on bikes as needed, have dinner with everyone and usually go to bed early, at least it seems early, as it is still light in the Pacific Northwest.

How I arrived at this position

Hello Friends and Family,
I wanted to share how I was able to attain such a perfect position for the summer. My life has made some significant turns over the past several months, and it turns out I am receiving what I have asked for both positively and negatively. I was clear in my mind I didn't want to be in my last position, and that came to pass. I also put it out there where I wanted to be and that too has come to fruition.
I have learned a great deal about myself and how the Universe manifests what is desired. Over the past 7-8 months, I've worked hard to get to a point in which I now have a opportunity to reach my dreams and goals. Through the assistance of my family, friends, Master Mind group, therapist, and spiritual development, I have grown in many positive ways and now feel like I am a butterfly and completely whole, complete, and fulfilled. Meditation and becoming aware of the Oneness of all people and Spiritual Being has led to manifestation and magnificence. I am so excited to have the chance to ride my bicycle and experience the thrill of riding with incredible people as I travel the US. Thank you all for your support and encouragement!

While waiting for the bicycle trips to begin, I have been hiking in Canyonlands and Arches in UT. The scenery is truly magnificient and amazing! While most everyone else is taking pictures of arches, I am taking pictures of a Ferarri, silly me. But what a blast and then we get to do the Colorado River. On this trip we had a couple from Switzerland, a couple from Canada, a woman from MN, and and man from Chicago. The Swiss gentleman, kept saying "this picture is the picture of the year." He took enough "picture of the year" pictures to get us well into 2042.

1st trip to Montana

My first trip to Montana was to participate in the Peaks to Prairie Tri Relay Race from Red Lodge to Billings. Rick Farrand, left, did the run. I did the bike, (and yes those are wings on my feet). John Bridenbaugh, right, did the kayak. He was 8th fastest overall and we won our age group. It did snow about 3 inches the night before the race and was 33 degrees when I got on the bike at about 9:10. I covered the 44 miles in 1:59:24. We had a great day!

Sea to Shining Sea Itinerary

Tentative Daily Itinerary
June 6-July 31, 2010
Assembly: Seattle; van shuttle to Neah Bay, WA


Segment I
Day 1 Neah Bay—Port Angeles; overnight at Red Lion Inn. 68 miles
Day 2 Port Angeles — Dungeness Spit — Sequim — Port Townsend — ferry to Whidby Island — Oak Harbor—Deception Pass—Fidalgo Island—Anacortes; overnight at Ship Harbor Inn.
85 miles
Day 3 Anacortes — Sedro Wooley — Marblemount; overnight at Skagit River Resort 64 miles
Day 4 Marblemount — Newhalem—North Cascades N.P.— Ross Lake — Rainy Pass (4,855’) — Washington Pass (5,477’) — Mazama — Winthrop.
86 miles
Day 5 Winthrop — Methow River — Twisp — Omak — Wauconda Summit (4,310’) — Republic. 108 miles
Day 6 Republic — Sherman Pass (5,575’) — Kettle Falls — Colville.
53 miles
Day 7 Colville — Tiger — Pend O’Reille River — Newport. 84 miles
Day 8 Newport, WA — Priest River, ID — Sandpoint — Lake Pend O’Reille — Bonners Ferry.
60 miles
Day 9 Bonners Ferry, ID — Yaak, MT — Lake Koocanusa — Eureka. 110 miles
Day 10 Eureka — Whitefish — Columbia Falls — West Glacier — Glacier N.P. — Lake McDonald; overnight at Lake McDonald Lodge
83 miles
Day 11 Lake McDonald — Going-to-the-Sun — Logan Pass (6,646’) — St. Mary — Looking glass “Hill” — Two Medicine — East Glacier; overnight at Glacier Park Lodge. 64 miles
Day 12 East Glacier — layover day (hiking options at Two Medicine); overnight
at Glacier Park Lodge.
Day 13 East Glacier — Browning — Cut Bank — Shelby. 68 miles
Day 14 Shelby — Havre. 104 miles
Day 15 Havre — Malta. 85 miles
Day 16 Malta — Glasgow. 70 miles
Day 17 Glasgow — Wolf Point — Culbertson. 98 miles
Day 18 Culbertson, MT — Ft. Buford — Confluence (Missouri & Yellowstone Rivers) National Monument — Ft. Union — Watford City, ND; overnight at Theodore Roosevelt Inn. 82 miles
Day 19 Watford City — New Town — Stanley. 85 miles
Day 20 Stanley — Minot. 58 miles
Day 21 Minot — Harvey 78 miles
Day 22 Harvey — New Rockford — Cooperstown 95 miles
Day 23 Cooperstown — Maryville — Hillsboro. 66 miles
Day 24 Hillsboro, ND — Ada, MN — Mahnomen 56 miles
Day 25 Mahnomen — Itasca State Park — La Porte — Heartland Paved State Bike Trail — Walker. 80 miles
Day 26 Walker — Paul Bunyan Paved State Bike Trail — Brainerd 56 miles
Segment II
Day 27 Brainerd--Layover Day
Day 28 Brainerd — Garrison — Mille Lacs — Finlayson — Munger Paved State Bike Trail — Hinckley.
88 miles
Day 29 Hinckley, MN—Minong, WI — Hayward 71 miles
Day 30 Hayward — Fifield — Minocqua 92 miles
Day 31 Minocqua, WI — Eagle River — Iron River, MI 65 miles
Day 32 Iron River — Escanaba
88 miles
Day 33 Escanaba — Manistique 48 miles
Day 34 Manistique — St. Ignace — ferry to Mackinac Island 88 miles
Day 35 Mackinac Island — Layover Day
Day 36 Mackinac Island — ferry to Mackinaw City — Cheboygan — Rogers City 56 miles
Day 37 Rogers City — Alpena — Oscoda 86 miles
Day 38 Oscoda — Tawas City — Bay City 85 miles
Day 39 Bay City — Lexington 85 miles
Day 40 Lexington — Port Huron — Cross Bluewater Bridge — Sarnia, ON — Strathroy 65 miles
Day 41 Strathroy — St. Marys — Stratford 82 miles
Day 42 Layover Day

Day 43 Stratford — Linwood — St. Jacobs — Elora 55 miles
Day 44 Elora — Fergus — Orangeville — Loretto — Newmarket 72 miles
Day 45 Newmarket — Oshawa — Waterfront Trail -- Port Hope 90 miles
Day 46 Port Hope — Wellington — Picton 80 miles
Day 47 Picton — Bath — Kingston — Gananoque 75 miles
Day 48 Gananoque — Thousand Island Parkway — Brockville — Cornwall 100 miles
Day 49 Cornwall — Enter Quebec — Route Verte — Chateauguay, QC 62 miles
Day 50 Layover Day (Tour Montreal?)
Day 51 Chateauguay — Napierville — Re-enter U.S.A. — Rouses Point — Cross Lake Champlain — Swanton, VT 72 miles
Day 52 Swanton — Enosburg Falls — Montgomery Center — Jay Peak — Newport 65 miles
Day 53 Newport — Derby Center — Island Pond — Bloomfield — Colebrook, NH — Dixville Notch 64 miles
Day 54 Dixville Notch — Errol, NH — Wilton, ME 74 miles
Day 55 Wilton — Belfast 79 miles
Day 56 Belfast — Bucksport — Ellsworth — Bar Harbor 58 miles
Day 57 Tour of Acadia National Park (by van?), Poke around Bar Harbor;
afternoon shuttle to Portland, ME, Airport
Total Mileage: 3,891 miles