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Across America Trekkers Reach the Left Elbow of North Dakota

Posted July 16, 2023July 16, 2023 Teen TreksLeave a commentPosted in 2023

An easy, breezy, beautiful 87 miles spit us out of Montana and into the left elbow of North Dakota today. The ride was mercifully flat and the sun was gentle and marigold, courtesy of a layer of wildfire haze. Old Smoky the Bear must have been out all night line dancing, so we took the […]

Across America Trekkers Bike 82 Miles Across Idaho

Posted July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Teen TreksLeave a commentPosted in 2023

A groggy start from Lenore campground gave way to humpy hills covered in matchstick trees. We covered 82 miles and met with kindness from strangers — Judy — a shop owner who gifted us $60 worth of smoked salmon, and Michelle, a veteran bike packer cross crossing the country. We also learned that Idahoan drivers […]