Author: djlofquist

I forgot to eat breakfast before leaving the house so I stopped at a gas station about 27 miles out of Bismarck. As usual, I sat down with the geezers for some good farm oriented conversation. During a lull in a typically animated discussion on combine repairs, I asked if the sunflower looking plants were … Continue reading Day 28- 102 miles of cornfields to Gackle

After my rest day I was eager to hit the road again. We had three tornado/severe storm warnings the past two afternoons so I wanted to arrive in Bismarck before the afternoon storms kicked up. I had a nice breakfast with Sasha & Masha and was on the road by 08:00. I rode into the … Continue reading Day 27: Bismarck, ND!

I slept in and then spent the morning  visiting with Joel’s mother, Barbara, and Masha. It was a very pleasant morning! When Barbara found out I was riding to Bismarck tomorrow, she asked where I was staying. I told her I didn’t know yet but was waiting to hear from one Warm Showers house. She … Continue reading Day 26: Rest day in Richardton, ND

I slept like a baby, had a great breakfast at a local cafe (which was even nicer than a gas station, but I miss talking with the old geezers) and hit the road by 08:00. As forecast, I headed out directly into a 10-15 mph wind which increased to 20+ over the day. But I … Continue reading Day 25: Howling winds and screeching hawks

I had another great nights sleep at my Warm Showers house. Of course after most rides I could sleep standing up…Any way, I got away early, for me, and rode to the Sinclair gas station (which was recommended to me) for another gas station breakfast. I had coffee, two tornados- they are kind of like … Continue reading Day 24: Medora, North Dakota!

After another great nights sleep in a one star hotel, I walked to the Cenex gas station, the only place serving breakfast in town. I took my breakfast sandwich and coffee to the one table in the place and spent the next hour or so discussing the best and worst trucks, harvestors and outboard boat … Continue reading Day 23: Riding to Glendive, my last stop in Montana!

On the way out of Wolf Point, the landscape was kind of nice and, while I was riding into the wind, it was mild and cool. I rode over the Missouri River- which was probably 100 yards wide this far north. Then, the ride started changing… I rode into a landscape devoid of any inspiring … Continue reading Day 22: A Tough Ride To Circle

After a great nights sleep, I had breakfast,  got a sandwich to go at Subway and was on the road by 08:00. The high temperature was in the mid 80’s and I rode into a fresh wind all morning- pretty pleasant conditions. There was no place to stop along the way so I just rode … Continue reading Day 21: Glasgow to Wolf Point, MT

I planned on getting an early start since I had 70-75 miles to go with forecast cross winds and headwinds. Well, I sat with two retired gentlemen at a table for the hotel breakfast and they were very interested in where I’d been and where I was going. Then I made the mistake of showing … Continue reading Day 20: Malta to Glasgow, MT

Since I had a short ride (about 45-50 miles) into Harlem today, I slept in a bit and had an extra cup of coffee with my McDonalds pancake breakfast. I rode out of Havre around 08:30 with a very nice tailwind that increased in intensity throughout the morning. Even with a snack/coffee stop, I was … Continue reading Day 19: Riding with a beautiful tailwind- record daily mileage and I went over 1,000 trip miles today!