heading for Kansas tomorrow

18 years ago

My biking buddy and Mel and I head to Kansas tomorrow. Will stay overnight at fazoo's, in north west Kansas.

Anyone else near Oberlin? that we could meet face to face?

Next is Casper Wyoming, then overnight somewhere near Bozeman, Wyoming.. and then Missoula Montana is our driving route.

Anyone near this route?

Besides these questions... I guess, I better say bye for now. I will check in, if I can, but otherwise post a new journal when I get back.

I plan to have a GLORIOUS bike ride adventure.

Moni

PS, for those that forgot, I will ride from Missoula Montana to Jasper National Park in Canada.

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glenda_al
18 years ago
Have a great trip!
evatx
18 years ago
Have fun, Moni, and I look forward to reading your new journal.
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patti43
18 years ago
Godspeed, Moni. Please be careful!
linda_in_iowa
18 years ago
Have fun.
ronf_gw
18 years ago
My son, Jason, is hiking in the Bighorns of Wyoming this week. Wave to him as you drive past Buffalo, WY.
Ride careful, Moni.

Ron
frazoo
18 years ago
DH and I are excited to be meeting Moni and her friend Mel. Have a safe trip and we'll see you tomorrow, Moni!

Leslie/KS
msmarion
18 years ago
Ride safe Moni. Oh and lots of fun too.
lydia1959
18 years ago
Have fun, but stay safe!!
jemdandy
18 years ago
Hey! Great ride! Its hot in Kansas now, but the temperture and your disposition will improve as you head north toward Montana. Since you are passing through Wyoming, consider taking a route across the top of the Big Horn Mountains traveling from south to north and coming off the Big Horns at Sheridan. It is suprisingly nice once on top. Its a different world up there, and for 50 miles, it will not seem like mountain driving. If you did not know, you would not realize that you were running atop of along mountain. However, check you gasoline supply before going up. The last time I was there, I found only one gas station and that was at the north end. It may not be there today.

In Canada, one of the most beautiful runs this side of heaven is the one from Banff north to Jasper. The south end runs in the Bow river valley up to the divide. Driving is easy, but will be cooler in the passes.

At Banff, you can treat yourself to a chair lift ride up to a ski lodge high on the mountain. When I was there, one could get a combined price for a chair lift and all you can eat breakfast at the lodge. The breakfast was worth the price. After the first serving, you could go back for seconds - and they had real Canadian bacon. We found this to be very reasonable cost, and an excellent view of the Banff area.

While at Jasper, be sure to take a side trip to Maliagn (sp) Lake. Boat rides are available to the most photogaphed island in North America. Its the one with a picturesque stand of evergreens, and has appeared on many Calendars.

Jasper is a tourist hotspot. It summer, it is filled with 20 somethings with backpacks and hiking gear.

I wish I were going. (I was there 20 years ago.)
stargazzer
18 years ago
I am from Kansas and I love Casper, Wyoming. I would love to live there one winter and snowmobile to the grocery store. LOL I don't like heat.
cherbo
18 years ago
Sounds like an awesome trip! Have fun.
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18 years ago
Have fun Moni and Mel. Stay safe!!

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Happy pedaling Moni!
Hope you have a great visit with Leslie!

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