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Old 04-11-16, 12:50 PM
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The first tour of the year is under my belt.

Hall of Fame tour.
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Originally Posted by irwin7638
Nice quick read of the trip, enjoyed reading about someone actually riding somewhere instead of attacks over petty differences in minor stuff that everyone seems to be an expert on around here some days. I really would like to visit the museum someday, got a kick out of the idea that you didn't take as many photos as expected due to reliving memories the music. I was a DJ in a former life for a R-n-R station in the early 70's, love the music still.

Long live rock-n-roll!
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I did only a four-day over Easter weekend of about 170 miles, although one day I didn't move but took a day ride instead.
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Great tour, Marc!
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Very nice mini journal. Having ridden through Cleveland on one of my tours, I agree that it is a surprisingly bike friendly city. I loved the R&R hall of fame. Jon Bonham's drum kit, Madonna's pointy breast stage outfit, and all of Mick Jagger's outfits impressed me, as did Jimi's couch with the cigarette burns in it. I could go on and on.
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That bicycle storage on the train is great. Wish there were trails like that anywhere near me, much less a way to get back on a train. Pretty jealous.
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Nice tour-thanks for sharing.

It gives me some incentive to get off my duff and get out and do it rather than just talking about it.

Your tour also brought back memories for me. My wife and I were riding through Elyria and stopped at an intersection to figure out our route, and find a place for lunch. A guy pulled up and asked if we needed help, and ended up inviting us to his house for lunch

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Thanks for sharing!

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