Tadpole Update: Reported to July 12th

John C. Anderson
Stroke Survivors Tattler

Rails to Trails Tour (aka RTT)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

to

Decpina, North Carolina

and back
(June 1st to September 29th)

Date           | Start           ✔︎ = DONE

6)Jun 27-Jul 1 | Sioux Falls, SD                             
               | ✔︎ The Sioux Falls Bike Trails - 30 miles
7)July 2-7 | Bloomington, MN                             
               | ✔︎ Dakota Rail Regional Trail - 25.5 miles
               | ✔︎ The Luce Line State Trail - 76.6 miles
               | ✔︎ The West River Parkway Trail - 8.9 miles
8)July 7-12    | North Branch, MN                            
               | The Soo Line Recreational Trail - 10.5 miles
               | The Gateway State Trail - 18.3 miles

July 7, 2015 - "Rails to Trails Tour" 

LITTLE CANADA to CROSBY FARM. I rode with 20 riding today Don Hopkins lead us for TCBC Twin Cities Bike Club 33 miles! We stop eat lunch at Cossetta's good pizza!  I talk lot of riding, one such rider attractive woman knew name of HHT! Wow I ask she nurse or doctor? She relied practicing practitioner! Forgot to get her name and email address geez... Nice ride! Excellent weather 73 degree. Wayne thank you for donation!!

Attitude is 90% of life, think positive! "Fins Up"
DanTrikeMan

-- Dan Zimmerman Spokes Fighting Strokes





Jul 6, 2015 - "Rails to Trails Tour" 

Another great ride TCBC Phill lead us 6 riding on 18.4 miles relax ride. Good thing I picked relaxing ride because, I rode old Catrike 700 6 weeks now, whole different feel my trike, shifting gears and tires different. I met Patrick who suffered brain stem accident also riding Catrike Expedition he has nine trikes! Wow I get busy buying replacement trike!!

Attitude is 90% of life, think positive! "Fins Up"
DanTrikeMan

-- Dan Zimmerman Spokes Fighting Strokes




Jul 4, 2015 - "Rails to Trails Tour"

Tater Tour Red Route. TCBC. Craig Larson lead us 17 rider, it was so beautiful trail 18 miles through the woods, river over dam. I plan on informal speaking to the group at lunch, but tree had fallen off the path, when I turn trike around, starting out broke the broom. Wow thank god it happen at 1 mph...... I had using my 7 yrs old trike, now I switch to two year old trike, Zachary was using it. Thanks Kevin for getting my truck to me, Kevin gave up his ride for me. Hate to part it out, old trike, it save my life, literally. Lots of struggles first two years, looking back, maybe hang it on the garage wall. Anybody loaner trike Zach could use?

Attitude is 90% of life, think positive! "Fins Up"
DanTrikeMan

-- Dan Zimmerman Spokes Fighting Strokes




Jul 2, 2015 - "Rails to Trails Tour"

Golden Valley meander to Gray's Bay. Lois Carlson ride leader, me & 14 other bikers, lead us through Rail Trails and bike paths and roads 26 miles. We rode through the woods and awesome scenery! The weather perfect for riding 70 degree cloudy no wind. I meet lots of neat people, I told myself story.

Attitude is 90% of life, think positive! "Fins Up"
DanTrikeMan

-- Dan Zimmerman Spokes Fighting Strokes




Jul 2, 2015 - "Rails to Trails Tour"

Zach & I pack up RV trailer 15 min flat. Zach does know routine by now!! We drove 4 hrs to Bloomington Minnesota, my brother John Zimmerman lives there. We unhooked RV trailer and set it up. Katie made awesome dinner for us.

Attitude is 90% of life, think positive! "Fins Up"
DanTrikeMan

-- Dan Zimmerman Spokes Fighting Strokes




Jun 30, 2015 - "Rails to Trails Tour"

I rode alone River Loop 24 mile, started sprinkling when I got on trike. Half way through ride started raining, no wind, refreshing!! Time I was finished thoroughly soaked to the bone, I had on riding & short. Fast ride, 1 hr 1/4. I like riding some times alone, this was fun! Thank you Dona for getting in touch with the newspaper! Thanks "Harlan's Bike and Tour" Top Service and Parts!! Good by for now Sioux Falls South Dakota. We are driving to Minnesota Twin Cities.

Attitude is 90% of life, think positive! "Fins Up"
DanTrikeMan

-- Dan Zimmerman Spokes Fighting Strokes




Jun 29, 2015 - "Rails to Trails Tour"

Cat shamed me into learning how to change tires. Not easy one handed. I used my old Catrike 700 while Zach rides my new new Catrike 700. I know front tire wore, I try to not change them, new tire left over for Road to Margaritaville Tour, call me lazy! Before ride I changed them. I rode with Donna 24 miles River Loop. Less traffic and we took pictures. Weathers was perfect 72-74 but windy we did reverse the course climb hills first, trail wind all the way back!

Attitude is 90% of life, think positive! "Fins Up"
DanTrikeMan

-- Dan Zimmerman Spokes Fighting Strokes





Jun 28, 2015 - "Rails to Trails Tour"

Zach & I rode with Donna & Travis at "Tour Sioux Falls" SD. Wow beautiful scenery we rode next to River, we dear, rabbit, geese ducks, lots of friendly people show up! We rode River loop 24 miles, Zach did great, little bit tired!! I had flat tire, but end got food at food truck! "Harlan's Bike and Tour" set up Booth so I wheel down there 50 yard away!! Harlan people take care of me thanks Harlan !!!

Attitude is 90% of life, think positive! "Fins Up"
DanTrikeMan

-- Dan Zimmerman Spokes Fighting Strokes

Map of USA - Rails to Trails Tour (aka RTT):