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08-06-2006, 06:59 AM #1
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08-06-2006, 07:25 AM #2
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Very cool! It's neat to hear about your ride -- DH and I started riding in May this year and have been thinking that things like this would be great to do someday. Well, first it was me -- We should drive up north and ride that Coeur d'Alene trail, honey? WHY on earth would we pack the bikes up and drive for 12 hours to ride for one day? Well, dear, we haven't looked at much of Idaho in the ten years we've lived here, and it would be a way to see the country side. He thought about it for a while -- like two days later, he said that yeah, bike trips WOULD be cool, once we get into better shape. For me, it's going to be hill climbing -- I need LOTS of practice climbing hills!
Hearing how much you enjoyed the trip makes me want to do it even more!!!
Karen in Boise
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08-06-2006, 07:29 AM #3
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Congratulations!!! You should be so very proud of yourself!!
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08-06-2006, 07:40 AM #4
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Kano: The Trail of the Cd'A runs for 72 miles essentially from Mullan to Plummer. It was built by the railroad company to cover contaminated mine tailings. Because it was an old rail line, it is all railroad grade elevations... in other words, pretty flat. It runs through Wallace and Kellogg... both pretty little towns with lots of history, and some nice places to stay. There were bald eagles and moose that were spotted on the ride and lots of other scenery. I would highly recommend it for you and your DH...you'll have a great time!!!
Barb
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08-06-2006, 08:12 AM #5
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Couer d'Alene trail -- asphalt or gravel? Thinking tires here....
Might make a lovely september trip -- leaves changing, cool weather....
Karen in Boise
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08-06-2006, 08:19 AM #6
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Way to go!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful experience.
I love reading about all the different rides everyone takes. It sounds so wonderful compared to everyday life.
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08-06-2006, 08:43 AM #7
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Congratulations! And WOW!! Just 2 minutes before I read your post, I read an email from my friend, John, who'd just returned from the same trip. He's an experienced cyclist and found that 9% grade a tough pull, himself. That was a smart move on Day 1. If you'd wrecked your knee, you'd have missed out on all the great scenery on the rest of the tour.
Sounds like the tour was well supported and the scenery was magnificent. What a great first long tour.
Did I mention that I think that's an awsome accomplishment?
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08-06-2006, 11:10 AM #8
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Congrats! Sounds like you had a great time!
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