Roseau Times-Region - Serving Roseau County for over 100 Years - The Official Roseau County Newspaper

It was a long way to the top of the hill. My legs hurt, my bottom was sore, my face was dripping wet with sweat. I backed off on the pressure of the pedals against my foot, changed my gear setting to as low as I could get it, and continued to pedal. Slow, easy, and steady. I was fine as long as I kept my eyes on the top of the giant, steep, intimidating hill, I was actually making progress. Hearing groans from behind me and seeing the gravel to my side, I then focused on the beautiful green foliage growing on the side of the road. My bicycle started to wobble as I had lost sight of my inten...