Archeology & Cycling

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Archeology: The NEW cross-training method for the modern cyclist

I've spent the past 2 days walking up and down the badlands of western ND. Lots of vertical climbing. I've even made it harder by throwing all manner of field gear into my pack, rather than leave the heavy stuff in the truck, like a smart person would do. Oh well, I did manage to get some nice photos for all my trouble.

Cheers, Mike

Weekend Family Visit

I've been working out in the North Dakota badlands for the past week and a half, and this last weekend my family came out for a visit. During a hectic weekend, we went to some cool places and saw some cool sights. Here are some of the highlights:
















My 6-yr old Grace gives her unbiased opinion of 19th century bedpans.





















Buffalo in Teddy Roosevelt National Park South Unit. Buffalo poop looks deceptively like rocks, the kind my 9-yr old Connor likes to pick up.
















The kids posing on scoria rocks. It's RED!!
















Rock collection. Cool. Rocks made into a fire ring. Cooler. Having a pretend fire in the RV camper. Uber cool!
















Classic Emma moment.
















Youthful enthusiam of watching the coal train fly by one block behind my RV. Every time a train went by, the kids would stop everything and run to the nearest window/door to watch the train. Connor would count engines and cars for every train.





















Roasting marshmallows on a windy, soggy day.


Thank you family for coming out to see me. Thank you Carrie for making the long drive. Thank you kids for spending your weekend cooped up in a small trailer and exploring the badlands in cold, soggy weather. When you left, I cried. I can't wait to come home and see you.

Love,
Dad