Tammy and I had a great 28 mile out-and-back ride on the Root River Trail today. We went east from Lanesboro and rode to Peterson. With Covid-19 some places were closed. We were bummed to find Aroma Pie Shoppe, our favorite stop for pie in Whalan, was closed for the season. We did get a snack in Peterson at Burdey’s Cafe and turned around.

Workout summary map showing a 27.96-mile cycling route winding along a river valley, completed in 125 minutes at 4 minutes 29 seconds per mile.

The trail was in fabulous shape and the temperatures where in the mid-60’s all day. It was a great day for riding. The rain held while we were on the trail too!

Paved bike trail crosses a historic steel pony truss bridge over a calm river flanked by forested green hills under cloudy skies Two cyclists in helmets smile for a selfie on a tree-lined paved trail on an overcast day. Three people rowing a small wooden dory on the Root River, surrounded by lush green tree-covered bluffs under cloudy skies. Two cyclists in masks and bike helmets take a selfie beside a giant garden gnome and a Peterson Welcomes You sign. Two cyclists in helmets posing in front of the Welcome to Whalan sign, Home of the Stand Still Parade, surrounded by green trees. Root River curving through a wooded valley with sandy banks and green tree-covered hills under overcast skies