Arthur to Fargo/Moorhead July 29, 2009 - We said goodbyes to our visitors again at Arthur and "blew into Fargo". Our first stop was to get some parts at the local bike store for Jim's bike, I got some shorts since I have worn out at least 1 pair. The camping location we had planned on was along the Red River in Fargo. Due to flooding we were told camping was no longer allowed at that location in Fargo. We crossed the river into Minnesota into Moorhead and are camping at the KOA outside of town. It is rainy and not the best conditions but we are taking a rest day so regardless of conditions a day of rest will be appreciated. Hello Minnesota!
Cooperstown to Arthur July 28, 2009 - We started off the day with all 21 or so of us biking out to Oscar-0 at the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Command Site. We were given a great tour of the site including a trip 60 feet down to the actual command center where the missiliers could have launched nuclear armed minutemen missiles if needed. This site is similar to those that surrounded Wichita. Since the end of the Cold War with the USSR most of these sites have been closed or abandoned. North Dakota decided to acquire this site as a historical attraction. The visit reminded me of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the cold war and Dr. Strangelove. Once the tour was over we had a good breakfast in Cooperstown and a fast tailwind ride to Arthur. Arthur was a nice little town with a town mall that included government offices, showers, a grocery store and other services. Many of last night's riders also stayed over in Arthur in the city park.
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