Itinerary for Headwaters to Hills 2015

Thanks to several nudges from the Universe, the last of which being a write-up in the bikeMN newsletter about the first ever Headwaters to Hills bike ride, I'm biking along the Mississippi River Trail in Minnesota next week.  Everywhere except St. Paul, I get to sleep in the sweet, sweet comfort of my hammock in campgrounds.  I'll post a few pictures here whenever I get a chance.

Take part in the journey virtually, or perhaps tag along for a few miles if we are passing through your town.  Here's the basic itinerary:

• Wed., Aug. 26: Transit to Itasca State Park, get to know the group of 50 riders.
• Thurs., Aug. 27: Ribbon cutting near the headwaters to celebrate the completion of the Mississippi River Trail.  Bike to Walker.
• Fri., Aug. 28: Walker to Brainerd
• Sat., Aug. 29: Brainerd to Clearwater (St. Cloud area friends, this is your day to join in!)
• Sun., Aug. 30: Clearwater to St. Paul (Twin Cities friends, this is your day to ride along for a bit or meet me downtown for dinner.)
• Mon., Aug. 31: Start the day with another ribbon-cutting with the National Park Service in the MNRRA.  Bike from St. Paul to Red Wing.
• Tues., Sept. 1: Red Wing to Winona.
• Wed., Sept. 2: Winona to New Albin, Iowa, celebrate the ride, then bus back to Century College in White Bear Lake and drive home.