Traveling by Bicycle Across America

Where in the World is Shular on July 3, Day 38 of the Journey

Adventure Cyclists Bunkhouse in Dalbo, Minnesota

It has been more than a week since I had wi-fi to do an update. I tried from my phone, and found it slow and frustrating with 2G service. Last week I had a text message from t-mobile telling me I had used 40MB of the miserly 50MB of data available while roaming. Since reaching Minnesota, I have had t-mobile service, but it has all been 2G with screens saying we are having trouble loading that page or some similar phrase. This is the same problem I had while roaming.

So where  am I on Day 38? I am near Dalbo, Minnesota. It is a very small town that I think is about 40 miles north of Minneapolis. Donn Olson, a local farmer, found that cyclists on the Adventure Cycling Association Northern Tier Route were passing by his farm needing a place to stay. He had a barn. The Bunkhouse has grown from there. People have been telling me about it for days. An air conditioned barn, a solar shower a stocked refrigerator and wi-fi! I will be here tonight and tomorrow night. Tomorrow is my first rest day in more than a week.

It was 89 degrees when I passed through Milaca this afternoon. I was told the heat index was 105. I averaged 12 mph this afternoon. Fortunately, the southeast wind was light most off the day.

My day started in Bowlus. I crossed the Mississippi River – several crossings are coming up.

I will put up another gallery of photos tomorrow. I have been thinking of several post topics.

 

 

 

 

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3 Comments

  1. Steve L.

    Shular,
    Glad to see that you are doing well and making good progress. We’re happy that it was only the problem of not having dependable wifi in order to post your experiences. Eagerly awaiting your next installment.

    God Bless.

  2. Steve and Pat Stalcup

    We were glad to hear that you are doing well. We are praying!

    Steve and Pat

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