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The one where Katy gets stinky & then groomed

Whew. We ended up at the vet again today and Katy had an accident while I was putting her into her kennel. I thought I was going to have to do some creative cleaning when I got home, but I … Continue reading

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Preparing for the Denali Week-long Adventure

I’ve been wanting to spend a week in Denali National Park since sometime last year when I learned about Teklanika Campground at mile 29 inside the park.  During the regular season park visitors may only drive to the Savage River trail … Continue reading

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Tanacross on a different kind of bike

At Tanacross this past weekend I took my bicycle and biked around the track not just once, but twice! My mapmyfitness gps was not registering for the first part of the ride from the pits to the river/corner 1, but … Continue reading

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Too hot for 10 miles!

Feeling a tad melted right now; I rode 10 miles today in temps over 80 degrees! Glad to be home and out of the sun and heat now. Good times, though we might try it again when it is not … Continue reading

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And yet still under 5 miles

Motivation and energy lacking today, but I got out for another short ride.  At least it was much cooler today.  

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Under 5 miles

It’s been warmer than I like so I am still riding under 5 miles. But I am still riding…..

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Too hot for bicycle

I had intended to do the seven plus mile ride again today but I cut my ride short today since it’s hot; the temp downtown said 83F.

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Bicycle!

Biked 24 miles in Denali park last week and this brings the seven day total to just over 31 miles.  

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Biking in Denali Park: our first bike ride (Tuesday, June 28)

We took our bikes to Denali.  Susan had only bought hers a few days prior to leaving on the trip and during our entire trip she kept saying “It’s been 15 years since I got on a bike” and “I’m … Continue reading

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All I want to do is BICYCLE!

And yet more fun with the Carter Effect.  

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