Our route took us a very short 48 miles into Stillwater, Minnesota, home of Michelle Bachmann. I couldn't deal so I decided to bike home to Minneapolis instead. It added about 20 miles but I am glad I did it. I plotted my own course and headed out on the Cannon Valley trail, a paved bike trail which originates in Red Wing. After 10 miles on that, I wound my way on country roads, and suburban bike trails until reaching historic Fort Snelling, a landmark I pass on my routine bike rides from home. I must have been very excited to see Pam because I pulled up to my house at 12:30, just in time for lunch. It was wonderful to call the SAG and tell them I made it, both because I was home and because I knew my friends on the ride were thinking of me.
Pam and I drove out to Stillwater to meet the group for dinner. I was able to share the evening's activities with Pam and still be in bed by 9 pm. After all the angst WomanTours has given me on this trip, I still think it's a great organization and I will miss the rides when we are done.
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