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300 to 400 miles

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In training for the Unicycle Across Minnesota: the long way! Below is are the entries that take me from 300 miles to over 400 miles.
(Ride Distance / Total Distance Since May 1)

400 mile club!

July 4, 1999: Independence at the zoo (16.28/415.12 mi)
July 3, 1999: Swimming in FLake the Lake (14.58/398.84 mi)
June 28 - July 2: Commuting (10.36/384.26 mi)
Over 600 kilometers!
June 27: Munger Trail to Hunger (44.67/373.90 mi)
June 26: Stone Arch Bridge (13.9/329.23 mi)
Over 500 kilometers!
June 21-25: Commuting (10.46/315.33 mi)

July 4, 1999: Independence at the zoo

Start Time: End Time: Total Time: Computer's Time:
14:30 17:15 2:45 1:47:17
Distance: Ave. speed: Ave. with rests: max. speed:
16.28 mi 9 MPH 5.9 MPH 17.4 MPH
Unicycle Ridden: Total Dist.:
Coker 36" - 150 mm 415.12 mi
Temperature: Weather:
92°F Sunny, hot and humid. Wind from the south.
Rode with:
Hovi, Kato, Colin, Ryan, Ashley, Lindsey, Irene, Kris, Dedra, Dillion, Tammy, Dick, Cameron, Preston, Peter, Neil, Andy
Route:
From the Woods house, we went on a bike path and eventually through the U of MN campus (St. Paul) and through the State fair grounds. Then we rode to the Como Zoo, and then rode back to the Woods on Lexington Ave.
Notes:
Our hottest and most humid ride yet. I drank 200 oz. of water during the ride having to refill my CamelBak at Como Zoo. We rested and some walked around at the zoo in the middle of the ride. Afterwards we headed straight for the lake at the Woods house. Made for a nice 4th of July.

July 3, 1999: Swimming in FLake the Lake

Start Time: End Time: Total Time: Computer's Time:
14:25 16:50 2:25 1:23:19
Distance: Ave. speed: Ave. with rests: max. speed:
14.58 mi 10.4 MPH 6.0 MPH 19.2 MPH
Unicycle Ridden: Total Dist.:
Coker 36" - 150 mm 398.84 mi
Temperature: Weather:
90°F Sunny and hot.
Rode with:
Kris, Kato, Andy, Ashley, Jake, Ryan, Preston, Cameron, Neil, Colin, Peter
Route:
From Heather's house, we rode to the lake of Forest Lake, went swimming, and rode back on HiWay 97.
Notes:
Was an easy ride, but the swim in the lake made for a nice break in the middle of the ride. Not everyone got wet, and of course some that didn't want to get wet, did.

June 28 - July 2, 1999: Commuting

Computer's Time: Distance: Ave. speed: max. speed:
0:58:40 10.36 mi 10.5 MPH 20.0 MPH
Unicycle Ridden: Total Dist.:
Coker 36" - 150 mm 384.26 mi

June 27, 1999: Munger Trail to Hunger

Start Time: End Time: Total Time: Computer's Time:
11:47 18:13 6:26 4:09:03
Distance: Ave. speed: Ave. with rests: max. speed:
44.67 mi 10.7 MPH 6.9 MPH 22 MPH
Unicycle Ridden: Total Dist.:
Coker 36" - 150 mm 373.90 mi
Temperature: Weather:
72°F Cloudy Sky made it cool and nice.
Rode with:
Ashley, Andy, Ryan, Neil, Cameron, Preston, Connie, Dillion, Dedra, Dick, Tammy, Kato, Kris, Irene, Mike, Jake
Route:
The Willard Munger trail from Hinkley to Mahtowa. Very straight path.
Notes:
Easier ride than last Sundays ride, although the pain from the seat was still there. I fell off twice which has never happened to me before. The pedal rolled under my foot and off it went. I just landed on my feet. I dunno if the pedal didn't want to turn, or if it was just me getting a little fatigued. Anyways, I'm going to switch pedals, as I've been wanting to get some medal ones on my Coker. Afterwards we went the the Casino in Hinkley and ate at the all you can eat buffet (I lost a whole one dollar, while Kato won about $10... beginners luck).

June 26, 1999: Arch Bridge

Start Time: End Time: Total Time: Computer's Time:
19:15 21:00 1:45 1:28:45
Distance: Ave. speed: Ave. with rests: max. speed:
13.9 mi 9.4 MPH 7.9 MPH 16.4 MPH
Unicycle Ridden: Total Dist.:
Coker 36" - 150 mm 329.23 mi
Temperature: Weather:
78°F Cloudy, light rain.
Rode with:
Route:
Andy, Ryan, Ashley
Comments from non-unicyclists:
Lots of excited people yelling "cool" and stuff like that.
Notes:
Nice easy ride to prepare for tomorrows long one! Scenic in some areas.

June 21-25, 1999: Commuting

Computer's Time: Distance: Ave. speed: max. speed:
1:02:34 10.46 mi 10.0 MPH 20.5 MPH
Unicycle Ridden: Total Dist.:
Coker 36" - 150 mm, DM 28" (on Monday) 315.33 mi
Notes:
Found out the hard way not to carry big objects that can catch the wind… I was riding over a bridge and carrying a large frame wrapped in a plastic bag and the wind caught it and knocked me off my Coker on my Wednesday (MD's B-day!) commute. I got a scar on my left knee about 2" in diameter. Ouch!

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